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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.16, 1,831.92 and 829.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.16, 1,831.92 and 829.08 is: 1,244.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.16 : 1,831.92 = 829.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.16/1,831.92 = 829.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.16x = 1,831.92 × 829.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.16x = 1,518,808.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,808.23/1,220.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.76

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