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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491.52, 2,058.33 and 828.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491.52, 2,058.33 and 828.38 is: 1,143.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491.52 : 2,058.33 = 828.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491.52/2,058.33 = 828.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491.52x = 2,058.33 × 828.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491.52x = 1,705,079.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,079.41/1,491.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.18

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