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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.40, 1,833.44 and 831.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.40, 1,833.44 and 831.06 is: 1,147.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.40 : 1,833.44 = 831.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.40/1,833.44 = 831.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.40x = 1,833.44 × 831.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.40x = 1,523,694.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,694.49/1,328.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.01

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