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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.36, 1,956.36 and 828.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.36, 1,956.36 and 828.22 is: 1,143.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.36 : 1,956.36 = 828.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.36/1,956.36 = 828.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.36x = 1,956.36 × 828.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.36x = 1,620,296.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,296.48/1,417.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.18

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