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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.21, 1,830.93 and 829.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.21, 1,830.93 and 829.11 is: 1,144.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.21 : 1,830.93 = 829.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.21/1,830.93 = 829.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.21x = 1,830.93 × 829.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.21x = 1,518,042.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,042.37/1,326.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.65

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