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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.87, 1,799.92 and 832.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.87, 1,799.92 and 832.39 is: 1,149.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.87 : 1,799.92 = 832.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.87/1,799.92 = 832.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.87x = 1,799.92 × 832.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.87x = 1,498,226.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,226.41/1,303.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.06

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