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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491.46, 2,058.07 and 828.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491.46, 2,058.07 and 828.30 is: 1,142.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491.46 : 2,058.07 = 828.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491.46/2,058.07 = 828.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491.46x = 2,058.07 × 828.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491.46x = 1,704,699.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,699.38/1,491.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.97

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