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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.38, 1,835.21 and 832.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.38, 1,835.21 and 832.91 is: 1,148.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.38 : 1,835.21 = 832.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.38/1,835.21 = 832.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.38x = 1,835.21 × 832.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.38x = 1,528,565.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,565.18/1,330.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.97

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