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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.72, 1,831.80 and 829.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.72, 1,831.80 and 829.92 is: 1,145.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.72 : 1,831.80 = 829.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.72/1,831.80 = 829.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.72x = 1,831.80 × 829.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.72x = 1,520,247.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,247.46/1,326.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.87

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