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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.73, 1,786.24 and 829.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.73, 1,786.24 and 829.25 is: 1,144.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.73 : 1,786.24 = 829.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.73/1,786.24 = 829.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.73x = 1,786.24 × 829.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.73x = 1,481,239.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,239.52/1,294.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.05

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