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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.60, 1,730.13 and 828.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.60, 1,730.13 and 828.45 is: 1,142.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.60 : 1,730.13 = 828.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.60/1,730.13 = 828.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.60x = 1,730.13 × 828.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.60x = 1,433,326.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,326.20/1,254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.46

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