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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.60, 1,834.20 and 1,135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.60, 1,834.20 and 1,135.20 is: 1,566.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.60 : 1,834.20 = 1,135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.60/1,834.20 = 1,135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.60x = 1,834.20 × 1,135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.60x = 2,082,183.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,183.84/1,329.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.02

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