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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491.67, 2,058.56 and 828.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491.67, 2,058.56 and 828.58 is: 1,143.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491.67 : 2,058.56 = 828.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491.67/2,058.56 = 828.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491.67x = 2,058.56 × 828.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491.67x = 1,705,683.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,683.72/1,491.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.48

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