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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.78, 1,392.47 and 832.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.78, 1,392.47 and 832.82 is: 1,150.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.78 : 1,392.47 = 832.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.78/1,392.47 = 832.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.78x = 1,392.47 × 832.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.78x = 1,159,665.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,665.74/1,007.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.72

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