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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.15, 1,831.74 and 829.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.15, 1,831.74 and 829.87 is: 1,144.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.15 : 1,831.74 = 829.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.15/1,831.74 = 829.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.15x = 1,831.74 × 829.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.15x = 1,520,096.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,096.92/1,328.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.52

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