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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.40, 2,628.88 and 828.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.40, 2,628.88 and 828.44 is: 1,242.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.40 : 2,628.88 = 828.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.40/2,628.88 = 828.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.40x = 2,628.88 × 828.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.40x = 2,177,869.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,177,869.35/1,753.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.08

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