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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.32, 1,834.32 and 832.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.32, 1,834.32 and 832.72 is: 1,148.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.32 : 1,834.32 = 832.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.32/1,834.32 = 832.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.32x = 1,834.32 × 832.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.32x = 1,527,474.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,474.95/1,330.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.20

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