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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.11, 1,834.22 and 831.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.11, 1,834.22 and 831.59 is: 1,147.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.11 : 1,834.22 = 831.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.11/1,834.22 = 831.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.11x = 1,834.22 × 831.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.11x = 1,525,319.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,319.01/1,329.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.62

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