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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.88, 1,243.54 and 674.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.88, 1,243.54 and 674.42 is: 1,011.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.88 : 1,243.54 = 674.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.88/1,243.54 = 674.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.88x = 1,243.54 × 674.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.88x = 838,668.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,668.25/828.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.81

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