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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.78, 2,012.65 and 829.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.78, 2,012.65 and 829.27 is: 1,144.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.78 : 2,012.65 = 829.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.78/2,012.65 = 829.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.78x = 2,012.65 × 829.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.78x = 1,669,030.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,030.27/1,458.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.13

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