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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894, 1,233.18 and 828.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894, 1,233.18 and 828.39 is: 1,142.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894 : 1,233.18 = 828.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894/1,233.18 = 828.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894x = 1,233.18 × 828.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894x = 1,021,553.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,553.98/894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.68

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