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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,526.71, 2,106.87 and 828.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,526.71, 2,106.87 and 828.09 is: 1,142.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,526.71 : 2,106.87 = 828.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,526.71/2,106.87 = 828.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,526.71x = 2,106.87 × 828.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,526.71x = 1,744,677.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,677.98/1,526.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.77

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