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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.52, 1,915.08 and 828.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.52, 1,915.08 and 828.28 is: 1,143.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.52 : 1,915.08 = 828.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.52/1,915.08 = 828.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.52x = 1,915.08 × 828.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.52x = 1,586,222.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,222.46/1,387.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.21

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