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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.85, 1,439.70 and 829.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.85, 1,439.70 and 829.75 is: 1,145.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.85 : 1,439.70 = 829.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.85/1,439.70 = 829.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.85x = 1,439.70 × 829.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.85x = 1,194,591.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,591.08/1,042.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.51

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