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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.36, 1,509.94 and 829.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.36, 1,509.94 and 829.88 is: 1,143.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.36 : 1,509.94 = 829.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.36/1,509.94 = 829.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.36x = 1,509.94 × 829.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.36x = 1,253,069.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,069.01/1,095.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.98

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