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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.08, 1,956.96 and 828.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.08, 1,956.96 and 828.51 is: 1,143.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.08 : 1,956.96 = 828.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.08/1,956.96 = 828.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.08x = 1,956.96 × 828.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.08x = 1,621,360.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,360.93/1,418.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.35

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