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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.90, 1,392.64 and 832.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.90, 1,392.64 and 832.70 is: 1,147.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.90 : 1,392.64 = 832.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.90/1,392.64 = 832.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.90x = 1,392.64 × 832.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.90x = 1,159,642.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,642.28/1,010.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.14

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