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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.10, 1,652.99 and 828.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.10, 1,652.99 and 828.75 is: 1,245.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.10 : 1,652.99 = 828.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.10/1,652.99 = 828.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.10x = 1,652.99 × 828.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.10x = 1,369,915.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,915.46/1,100.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.26

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