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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.66, 1,556.69 and 828.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.66, 1,556.69 and 828.91 is: 1,144.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.66 : 1,556.69 = 828.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.66/1,556.69 = 828.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.66x = 1,556.69 × 828.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.66x = 1,290,343.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,343.98/1,127.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.27

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