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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.61, 1,785.51 and 828.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.61, 1,785.51 and 828.67 is: 1,143.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.61 : 1,785.51 = 828.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.61/1,785.51 = 828.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.61x = 1,785.51 × 828.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.61x = 1,479,598.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,598.57/1,293.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.77

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