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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.57, 2,065.18 and 828.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.57, 2,065.18 and 828.82 is: 1,244.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.57 : 2,065.18 = 828.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.57/2,065.18 = 828.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.57x = 2,065.18 × 828.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.57x = 1,711,662.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,662.49/1,375.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.33

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