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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491.85, 2,058.78 and 828.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491.85, 2,058.78 and 828.73 is: 1,143.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491.85 : 2,058.78 = 828.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491.85/2,058.78 = 828.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491.85x = 2,058.78 × 828.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491.85x = 1,706,172.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706,172.75/1,491.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.66

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