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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.32, 1,831.20 and 834.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.32, 1,831.20 and 834.08 is: 1,255.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.32 : 1,831.20 = 834.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.32/1,831.20 = 834.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.32x = 1,831.20 × 834.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.32x = 1,527,367.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,367.30/1,216.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.73

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