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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.83, 1,244.87 and 828.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.83, 1,244.87 and 828.02 is: 1,142.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.83 : 1,244.87 = 828.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.83/1,244.87 = 828.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.83x = 1,244.87 × 828.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.83x = 1,030,779.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,779.33/901.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.98

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