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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.46, 1,273.08 and 828

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.46, 1,273.08 and 828 is: 1,240.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.46 : 1,273.08 = 828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.46/1,273.08 = 828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.46x = 1,273.08 × 828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.46x = 1,054,110.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,110.24/849.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.92

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