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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.09, 2,011.86 and 828.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.09, 2,011.86 and 828.54 is: 1,143.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.09 : 2,011.86 = 828.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.09/2,011.86 = 828.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.09x = 2,011.86 × 828.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.09x = 1,666,906.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,906.48/1,458.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.21

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