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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.88, 2,168.73 and 828.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.88, 2,168.73 and 828.03 is: 1,241.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.88 : 2,168.73 = 828.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.88/2,168.73 = 828.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.88x = 2,168.73 × 828.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.88x = 1,795,773.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,773.50/1,445.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.99

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