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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.83, 1,967.90 and 828.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.83, 1,967.90 and 828.27 is: 1,143.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.83 : 1,967.90 = 828.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.83/1,967.90 = 828.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.83x = 1,967.90 × 828.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.83x = 1,629,948.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,948.39/1,425.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.16

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