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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.16, 1,832.92 and 830.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.16, 1,832.92 and 830.42 is: 1,146.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.16 : 1,832.92 = 830.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.16/1,832.92 = 830.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.16x = 1,832.92 × 830.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.16x = 1,522,093.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,093.43/1,328.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.02

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