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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.24, 2,063.88 and 828.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.24, 2,063.88 and 828.52 is: 1,242.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.24 : 2,063.88 = 828.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.24/2,063.88 = 828.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.24x = 2,063.88 × 828.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.24x = 1,709,965.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,965.86/1,376.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.49

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