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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491.35, 2,058.18 and 828.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491.35, 2,058.18 and 828.26 is: 1,143.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491.35 : 2,058.18 = 828.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491.35/2,058.18 = 828.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491.35x = 2,058.18 × 828.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491.35x = 1,704,702.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,702.49/1,491.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.06

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