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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.62, 1,866.57 and 828.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.62, 1,866.57 and 828.58 is: 1,143.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.62 : 1,866.57 = 828.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.62/1,866.57 = 828.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.62x = 1,866.57 × 828.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.62x = 1,546,602.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,602.57/1,352.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.41

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