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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.48, 1,148.38 and 814.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.48, 1,148.38 and 814.70 is: 1,129.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.48 : 1,148.38 = 814.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.48/1,148.38 = 814.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.48x = 1,148.38 × 814.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.48x = 935,585.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,585.19/828.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.28

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