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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.82, 1,926.07 and 828.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.82, 1,926.07 and 828.57 is: 1,143.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.82 : 1,926.07 = 828.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.82/1,926.07 = 828.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.82x = 1,926.07 × 828.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.82x = 1,595,883.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,883.82/1,395.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.33

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