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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.24, 1,506.30 and 828.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.24, 1,506.30 and 828.92 is: 1,144.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.24 : 1,506.30 = 828.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.24/1,506.30 = 828.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.24x = 1,506.30 × 828.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.24x = 1,248,602.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,602.20/1,091.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.20

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