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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.08, 1,685.04 and 828.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.08, 1,685.04 and 828.16 is: 1,143.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.08 : 1,685.04 = 828.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.08/1,685.04 = 828.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.08x = 1,685.04 × 828.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.08x = 1,395,482.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,482.73/1,220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.76

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