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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.39, 1,591.19 and 829.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.39, 1,591.19 and 829.56 is: 1,243.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.39 : 1,591.19 = 829.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.39/1,591.19 = 829.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.39x = 1,591.19 × 829.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.39x = 1,319,987.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,987.58/1,061.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.64

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