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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.41, 1,829.97 and 828.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.41, 1,829.97 and 828.86 is: 1,143.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.41 : 1,829.97 = 828.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.41/1,829.97 = 828.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.41x = 1,829.97 × 828.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.41x = 1,516,788.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,788.93/1,326.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.53

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