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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.84, 1,557.88 and 831.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.84, 1,557.88 and 831.45 is: 1,147.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.84 : 1,557.88 = 831.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.84/1,557.88 = 831.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.84x = 1,557.88 × 831.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.84x = 1,295,299.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,299.33/1,128.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.46

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