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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.55, 1,829.91 and 828.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.55, 1,829.91 and 828.46 is: 1,143.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.55 : 1,829.91 = 828.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.55/1,829.91 = 828.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.55x = 1,829.91 × 828.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.55x = 1,516,007.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,007.24/1,325.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.69

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