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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.54, 2,011.40 and 828.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.54, 2,011.40 and 828.08 is: 1,142.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.54 : 2,011.40 = 828.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.54/2,011.40 = 828.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.54x = 2,011.40 × 828.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.54x = 1,665,600.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,600.11/1,457.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.75

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