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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.15, 1,829.52 and 828.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.15, 1,829.52 and 828.45 is: 1,142.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.15 : 1,829.52 = 828.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.15/1,829.52 = 828.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.15x = 1,829.52 × 828.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.15x = 1,515,665.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,665.84/1,326.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.91

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