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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491.92, 2,058.84 and 828.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491.92, 2,058.84 and 828.83 is: 1,143.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491.92 : 2,058.84 = 828.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491.92/2,058.84 = 828.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491.92x = 2,058.84 × 828.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491.92x = 1,706,425.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706,425.78/1,491.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.78

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