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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.46, 2,118.52 and 828.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.46, 2,118.52 and 828.75 is: 1,242.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.46 : 2,118.52 = 828.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.46/2,118.52 = 828.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.46x = 2,118.52 × 828.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.46x = 1,755,723.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,723.45/1,413.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.15

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