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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.35, 1,914.56 and 828.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.35, 1,914.56 and 828.08 is: 1,142.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.35 : 1,914.56 = 828.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.35/1,914.56 = 828.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.35x = 1,914.56 × 828.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.35x = 1,585,401.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,401.34/1,387.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.76

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