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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.50, 1,834.62 and 831.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.50, 1,834.62 and 831.95 is: 1,148.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.50 : 1,834.62 = 831.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.50/1,834.62 = 831.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.50x = 1,834.62 × 831.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.50x = 1,526,317.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,317.02/1,329.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.04

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