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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.26, 1,529.36 and 828.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.26, 1,529.36 and 828.72 is: 1,144.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.26 : 1,529.36 = 828.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.26/1,529.36 = 828.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.26x = 1,529.36 × 828.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.26x = 1,267,410.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,410.18/1,107.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.64

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