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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.11, 1,721.74 and 828.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.11, 1,721.74 and 828.04 is: 1,143.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.11 : 1,721.74 = 828.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.11/1,721.74 = 828.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.11x = 1,721.74 × 828.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.11x = 1,425,668.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,668.00/1,247.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.17

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