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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.92, 1,828.02 and 828.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.92, 1,828.02 and 828.07 is: 1,142.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.92 : 1,828.02 = 828.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.92/1,828.02 = 828.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.92x = 1,828.02 × 828.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.92x = 1,513,719.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,719.38/1,324.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.50

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