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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.44, 1,958.10 and 828.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.44, 1,958.10 and 828.76 is: 1,144.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.44 : 1,958.10 = 828.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.44/1,958.10 = 828.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.44x = 1,958.10 × 828.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.44x = 1,622,794.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,794.96/1,418.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.07

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