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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.14, 1,940.62 and 832.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.14, 1,940.62 and 832.77 is: 1,246.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.14 : 1,940.62 = 832.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.14/1,940.62 = 832.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.14x = 1,940.62 × 832.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.14x = 1,616,088.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,616,088.04/1,296.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.85

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