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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.99, 1,751.85 and 828.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.99, 1,751.85 and 828.09 is: 1,142.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.99 : 1,751.85 = 828.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.99/1,751.85 = 828.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.99x = 1,751.85 × 828.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.99x = 1,450,689.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,689.47/1,269.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.28

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