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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.16, 1,957.02 and 828.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.16, 1,957.02 and 828.80 is: 1,143.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.16 : 1,957.02 = 828.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.16/1,957.02 = 828.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.16x = 1,957.02 × 828.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.16x = 1,621,978.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,978.18/1,418.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.72

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