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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.11, 1,900.98 and 828.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.11, 1,900.98 and 828.81 is: 1,241.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.11 : 1,900.98 = 828.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.11/1,900.98 = 828.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.11x = 1,900.98 × 828.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.11x = 1,575,551.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,551.23/1,269.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.46

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