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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.71, 1,554.22 and 832.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.71, 1,554.22 and 832.66 is: 1,245.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.71 : 1,554.22 = 832.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.71/1,554.22 = 832.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.71x = 1,554.22 × 832.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.71x = 1,294,124.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,124.89/1,038.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.90

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