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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.54, 1,866.96 and 829.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.54, 1,866.96 and 829.83 is: 1,144.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.54 : 1,866.96 = 829.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.54/1,866.96 = 829.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.54x = 1,866.96 × 829.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.54x = 1,549,259.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,259.42/1,353.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.60

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