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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.32, 1,654.40 and 828.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.32, 1,654.40 and 828.80 is: 1,241.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.32 : 1,654.40 = 828.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.32/1,654.40 = 828.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.32x = 1,654.40 × 828.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.32x = 1,371,166.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,166.72/1,104.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.64

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