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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.65, 1,833.98 and 1,152.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.65, 1,833.98 and 1,152.29 is: 1,589.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.65 : 1,833.98 = 1,152.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.65/1,833.98 = 1,152.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.65x = 1,833.98 × 1,152.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.65x = 2,113,271.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,113,271.05/1,329.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.35

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