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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.62, 1,799.58 and 832.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.62, 1,799.58 and 832.16 is: 1,148.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.62 : 1,799.58 = 832.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.62/1,799.58 = 832.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.62x = 1,799.58 × 832.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.62x = 1,497,538.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,538.49/1,303.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.75

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