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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.90, 1,973.88 and 828.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.90, 1,973.88 and 828.28 is: 1,242.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.90 : 1,973.88 = 828.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.90/1,973.88 = 828.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.90x = 1,973.88 × 828.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.90x = 1,634,925.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,925.33/1,315.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.44

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