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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353, 1,867.19 and 828.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353, 1,867.19 and 828.93 is: 1,143.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353 : 1,867.19 = 828.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353/1,867.19 = 828.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353x = 1,867.19 × 828.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353x = 1,547,765.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,765.66/1,353
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.95

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