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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.10, 1,387.98 and 828.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.10, 1,387.98 and 828.05 is: 1,241.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.10 : 1,387.98 = 828.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.10/1,387.98 = 828.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.10x = 1,387.98 × 828.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.10x = 1,149,309.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,309.90/926.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.02

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