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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.99, 1,738.52 and 829.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.99, 1,738.52 and 829.20 is: 1,242.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.99 : 1,738.52 = 829.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.99/1,738.52 = 829.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.99x = 1,738.52 × 829.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.99x = 1,441,580.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,580.78/1,159.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.75

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