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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.44, 2,701.50 and 828.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.44, 2,701.50 and 828.28 is: 1,241.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.44 : 2,701.50 = 828.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.44/2,701.50 = 828.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.44x = 2,701.50 × 828.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.44x = 2,237,598.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,237,598.42/1,802.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.43

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