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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.45, 1,829.97 and 828.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.45, 1,829.97 and 828.83 is: 1,144.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.45 : 1,829.97 = 828.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.45/1,829.97 = 828.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.45x = 1,829.97 × 828.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.45x = 1,516,724.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,724.89/1,325.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.31

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