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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.04, 1,791.90 and 832.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.04, 1,791.90 and 832.56 is: 1,149.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.04 : 1,791.90 = 832.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.04/1,791.90 = 832.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.04x = 1,791.90 × 832.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.04x = 1,491,864.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,864.26/1,298.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.32

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