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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.40, 1,504.54 and 828.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.40, 1,504.54 and 828.96 is: 1,142.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.40 : 1,504.54 = 828.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.40/1,504.54 = 828.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.40x = 1,504.54 × 828.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.40x = 1,247,203.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,203.48/1,091.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.76

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