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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.78, 1,692.48 and 832.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.78, 1,692.48 and 832.75 is: 1,247.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.78 : 1,692.48 = 832.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.78/1,692.48 = 832.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.78x = 1,692.48 × 832.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.78x = 1,409,408.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,408.56/1,129.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.51

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