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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.66, 1,447.34 and 829.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.66, 1,447.34 and 829.13 is: 1,143.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.66 : 1,447.34 = 829.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.66/1,447.34 = 829.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.66x = 1,447.34 × 829.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.66x = 1,200,021.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,021.63/1,049.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.25

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