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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.10, 1,866.66 and 829.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.10, 1,866.66 and 829.03 is: 1,143.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.10 : 1,866.66 = 829.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.10/1,866.66 = 829.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.10x = 1,866.66 × 829.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.10x = 1,547,517.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,517.14/1,353.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.68

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