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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.20, 1,869.69 and 831.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.20, 1,869.69 and 831.13 is: 1,147.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.20 : 1,869.69 = 831.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.20/1,869.69 = 831.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.20x = 1,869.69 × 831.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.20x = 1,553,955.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,955.45/1,354.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.51

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