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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.58, 1,800.53 and 832.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.58, 1,800.53 and 832.69 is: 1,149.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.58 : 1,800.53 = 832.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.58/1,800.53 = 832.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.58x = 1,800.53 × 832.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.58x = 1,499,283.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,283.33/1,304.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.25

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