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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.68, 1,754.40 and 829.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.68, 1,754.40 and 829.42 is: 1,144.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.68 : 1,754.40 = 829.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.68/1,754.40 = 829.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.68x = 1,754.40 × 829.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.68x = 1,455,134.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,134.45/1,271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.26

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