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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.85, 1,242 and 751.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.85, 1,242 and 751.45 is: 1,126.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.85 : 1,242 = 751.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.85/1,242 = 751.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.85x = 1,242 × 751.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.85x = 933,300.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,300.90/828.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.02

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