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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.37, 1,793.51 and 828.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.37, 1,793.51 and 828.34 is: 1,142.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.37 : 1,793.51 = 828.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.37/1,793.51 = 828.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.37x = 1,793.51 × 828.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.37x = 1,485,636.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,636.07/1,300.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.47

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