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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,526.63, 2,106.74 and 828

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,526.63, 2,106.74 and 828 is: 1,142.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,526.63 : 2,106.74 = 828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,526.63/2,106.74 = 828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,526.63x = 2,106.74 × 828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,526.63x = 1,744,382.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,382.79/1,526.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.64

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