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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.94, 1,833.16 and 830.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.94, 1,833.16 and 830.96 is: 1,146.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.94 : 1,833.16 = 830.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.94/1,833.16 = 830.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.94x = 1,833.16 × 830.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.94x = 1,523,282.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,282.63/1,328.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.24

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