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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.36, 1,792.14 and 832.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.36, 1,792.14 and 832.52 is: 1,149.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.36 : 1,792.14 = 832.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.36/1,792.14 = 832.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.36x = 1,792.14 × 832.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.36x = 1,491,992.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,992.39/1,298.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.14

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