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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.46, 2,061.95 and 828.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.46, 2,061.95 and 828.36 is: 1,240.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.46 : 2,061.95 = 828.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.46/2,061.95 = 828.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.46x = 2,061.95 × 828.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.46x = 1,708,032.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,032.76/1,376.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.89

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