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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.39, 2,227.64 and 828.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.39, 2,227.64 and 828.24 is: 1,241.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.39 : 2,227.64 = 828.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.39/2,227.64 = 828.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.39x = 2,227.64 × 828.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.39x = 1,845,018.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,018.09/1,486.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.28

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