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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.32, 1,788.08 and 829.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.32, 1,788.08 and 829.48 is: 1,145.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.32 : 1,788.08 = 829.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.32/1,788.08 = 829.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.32x = 1,788.08 × 829.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.32x = 1,483,176.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,176.60/1,295.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.03

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