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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.89, 1,530.23 and 829.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.89, 1,530.23 and 829.35 is: 1,145.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.89 : 1,530.23 = 829.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.89/1,530.23 = 829.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.89x = 1,530.23 × 829.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.89x = 1,269,096.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,096.25/1,107.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.51

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