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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.72, 1,866.84 and 828.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.72, 1,866.84 and 828.68 is: 1,143.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.72 : 1,866.84 = 828.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.72/1,866.84 = 828.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.72x = 1,866.84 × 828.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.72x = 1,547,012.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,012.97/1,352.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.63

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