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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.41, 1,833.27 and 831.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.41, 1,833.27 and 831.00 is: 1,146.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.41 : 1,833.27 = 831.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.41/1,833.27 = 831.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.41x = 1,833.27 × 831.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.41x = 1,523,451.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,451.13/1,328.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.82

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