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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.09, 1,876.38 and 828.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.09, 1,876.38 and 828.55 is: 1,143.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.09 : 1,876.38 = 828.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.09/1,876.38 = 828.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.09x = 1,876.38 × 828.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.09x = 1,554,674.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,674.65/1,360.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.07

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