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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.04, 1,787.76 and 829.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.04, 1,787.76 and 829.56 is: 1,145.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.04 : 1,787.76 = 829.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.04/1,787.76 = 829.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.04x = 1,787.76 × 829.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.04x = 1,483,054.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,054.19/1,295.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.18

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