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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.36, 1,934.72 and 829.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.36, 1,934.72 and 829.06 is: 1,243.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.36 : 1,934.72 = 829.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.36/1,934.72 = 829.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.36x = 1,934.72 × 829.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.36x = 1,603,998.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,998.96/1,290.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.06

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