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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.48, 1,834.49 and 831.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.48, 1,834.49 and 831.95 is: 1,147.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.48 : 1,834.49 = 831.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.48/1,834.49 = 831.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.48x = 1,834.49 × 831.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.48x = 1,526,190.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,190.62/1,329.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.96

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