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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.06, 1,926.40 and 828.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.06, 1,926.40 and 828.80 is: 1,143.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.06 : 1,926.40 = 828.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.06/1,926.40 = 828.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.06x = 1,926.40 × 828.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.06x = 1,596,600.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,600.32/1,396.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.65

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