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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.31, 1,794.87 and 828.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.31, 1,794.87 and 828.81 is: 1,143.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.31 : 1,794.87 = 828.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.31/1,794.87 = 828.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.31x = 1,794.87 × 828.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.31x = 1,487,606.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,606.20/1,301.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.16

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