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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.21, 1,831.91 and 829.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.21, 1,831.91 and 829.56 is: 1,145.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.21 : 1,831.91 = 829.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.21/1,831.91 = 829.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.21x = 1,831.91 × 829.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.21x = 1,519,679.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,679.26/1,327.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.02

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