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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.23, 1,492.81 and 832.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.23, 1,492.81 and 832.11 is: 1,148.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.23 : 1,492.81 = 832.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.23/1,492.81 = 832.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.23x = 1,492.81 × 832.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.23x = 1,242,182.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,182.13/1,081.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.86

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