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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.11, 2,059.13 and 828.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.11, 2,059.13 and 828.98 is: 1,143.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.11 : 2,059.13 = 828.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.11/2,059.13 = 828.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.11x = 2,059.13 × 828.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.11x = 1,706,963.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706,963.15/1,492.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.99

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