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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.84, 1,535.76 and 832.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.84, 1,535.76 and 832.58 is: 1,148.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.84 : 1,535.76 = 832.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.84/1,535.76 = 832.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.84x = 1,535.76 × 832.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.84x = 1,278,641.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,641.14/1,112.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.99

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