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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.99, 1,864.62 and 832.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.99, 1,864.62 and 832.96 is: 1,250.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.99 : 1,864.62 = 832.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.99/1,864.62 = 832.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.99x = 1,864.62 × 832.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.99x = 1,553,156.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,156.21/1,241.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.53

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