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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.55, 1,529.92 and 829.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.55, 1,529.92 and 829.32 is: 1,143.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.55 : 1,529.92 = 829.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.55/1,529.92 = 829.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.55x = 1,529.92 × 829.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.55x = 1,268,793.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,793.25/1,109.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.52

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