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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.35, 1,826.86 and 832.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.35, 1,826.86 and 832.71 is: 1,247.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.35 : 1,826.86 = 832.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.35/1,826.86 = 832.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.35x = 1,826.86 × 832.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.35x = 1,521,244.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,244.59/1,219.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.59

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