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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.53, 2,108.30 and 828

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.53, 2,108.30 and 828 is: 1,242

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.53 : 2,108.30 = 828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.53/2,108.30 = 828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.53x = 2,108.30 × 828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.53x = 1,745,668.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,745,668.26/1,405.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242

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