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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.52, 1,815.12 and 828.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.52, 1,815.12 and 828.48 is: 1,241.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.52 : 1,815.12 = 828.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.52/1,815.12 = 828.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.52x = 1,815.12 × 828.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.52x = 1,503,790.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,790.62/1,211.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.24

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