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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,923.54, 2,885.94 and 828.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,923.54, 2,885.94 and 828.78 is: 1,243.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,923.54 : 2,885.94 = 828.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,923.54/2,885.94 = 828.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,923.54x = 2,885.94 × 828.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,923.54x = 2,391,809.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,809.35/1,923.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.44

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