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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.57, 1,686.02 and 828.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.57, 1,686.02 and 828.72 is: 1,143.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.57 : 1,686.02 = 828.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.57/1,686.02 = 828.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.57x = 1,686.02 × 828.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.57x = 1,397,234.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,234.35/1,221.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.80

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