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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.50, 1,866.50 and 828.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.50, 1,866.50 and 828.43 is: 1,143.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.50 : 1,866.50 = 828.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.50/1,866.50 = 828.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.50x = 1,866.50 × 828.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.50x = 1,546,260.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,260.45/1,352.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.26

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