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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.64, 1,683.54 and 832.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.64, 1,683.54 and 832.20 is: 1,249.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.64 : 1,683.54 = 832.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.64/1,683.54 = 832.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.64x = 1,683.54 × 832.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.64x = 1,401,041.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,041.99/1,121.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.10

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