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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.33, 1,957.15 and 828.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.33, 1,957.15 and 828.79 is: 1,143.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.33 : 1,957.15 = 828.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.33/1,957.15 = 828.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.33x = 1,957.15 × 828.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.33x = 1,622,066.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,066.35/1,418.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.65

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