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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.94, 1,830.72 and 829.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.94, 1,830.72 and 829.24 is: 1,144.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.94 : 1,830.72 = 829.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.94/1,830.72 = 829.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.94x = 1,830.72 × 829.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.94x = 1,518,106.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,106.25/1,326.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.07

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