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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.74, 1,876.48 and 828.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.74, 1,876.48 and 828.65 is: 1,143.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.74 : 1,876.48 = 828.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.74/1,876.48 = 828.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.74x = 1,876.48 × 828.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.74x = 1,554,947.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,947.77/1,359.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.56

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