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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.44, 1,835.36 and 832.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.44, 1,835.36 and 832.56 is: 1,149.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.44 : 1,835.36 = 832.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.44/1,835.36 = 832.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.44x = 1,835.36 × 832.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.44x = 1,528,047.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,047.32/1,329.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.39

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