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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.64, 1,733.60 and 832.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.64, 1,733.60 and 832.16 is: 1,247.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.64 : 1,733.60 = 832.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.64/1,733.60 = 832.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.64x = 1,733.60 × 832.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.64x = 1,442,632.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,632.58/1,156.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.26

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