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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.55, 1,834.05 and 831.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.55, 1,834.05 and 831.46 is: 1,147.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.55 : 1,834.05 = 831.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.55/1,834.05 = 831.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.55x = 1,834.05 × 831.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.55x = 1,524,939.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,939.21/1,328.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.82

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