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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.59, 1,727.79 and 832.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.59, 1,727.79 and 832.64 is: 1,149.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.59 : 1,727.79 = 832.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.59/1,727.79 = 832.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.59x = 1,727.79 × 832.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.59x = 1,438,618.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,618.43/1,251.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.44

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