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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,924.32, 2,887.79 and 828.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,924.32, 2,887.79 and 828.80 is: 1,243.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,924.32 : 2,887.79 = 828.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,924.32/2,887.79 = 828.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,924.32x = 2,887.79 × 828.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,924.32x = 2,393,392.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393,392.60/1,924.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.76

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