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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.04, 1,876.97 and 828.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.04, 1,876.97 and 828.79 is: 1,143.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.04 : 1,876.97 = 828.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.04/1,876.97 = 828.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.04x = 1,876.97 × 828.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.04x = 1,555,618.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,618.38/1,360.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.80

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