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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.70, 1,754.50 and 828.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.70, 1,754.50 and 828.84 is: 1,144.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.70 : 1,754.50 = 828.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.70/1,754.50 = 828.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.70x = 1,754.50 × 828.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.70x = 1,454,199.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,199.78/1,270.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.41

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