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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.72, 2,000.64 and 828.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.72, 2,000.64 and 828.72 is: 1,143.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.72 : 2,000.64 = 828.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.72/2,000.64 = 828.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.72x = 2,000.64 × 828.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.72x = 1,657,970.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,970.38/1,449.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.65

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