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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.64, 1,722 and 828.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.64, 1,722 and 828.02 is: 1,142.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.64 : 1,722 = 828.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.64/1,722 = 828.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.64x = 1,722 × 828.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.64x = 1,425,841.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,841.83/1,247.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.83

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