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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.36, 1,726.08 and 828.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.36, 1,726.08 and 828.80 is: 1,242.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.36 : 1,726.08 = 828.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.36/1,726.08 = 828.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.36x = 1,726.08 × 828.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.36x = 1,430,575.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,575.10/1,151.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.51

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