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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,868.28, 2,803.32 and 828.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,868.28, 2,803.32 and 828.18 is: 1,242.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,868.28 : 2,803.32 = 828.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,868.28/2,803.32 = 828.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,868.28x = 2,803.32 × 828.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,868.28x = 2,321,653.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,653.56/1,868.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.67

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