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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491.93, 2,058.86 and 828.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491.93, 2,058.86 and 828.76 is: 1,143.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491.93 : 2,058.86 = 828.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491.93/2,058.86 = 828.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491.93x = 2,058.86 × 828.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491.93x = 1,706,300.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706,300.81/1,491.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.69

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