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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.09, 1,866.40 and 828.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.09, 1,866.40 and 828.21 is: 1,142.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.09 : 1,866.40 = 828.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.09/1,866.40 = 828.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.09x = 1,866.40 × 828.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.09x = 1,545,771.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,771.14/1,353.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.40

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