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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.32, 1,869.42 and 831.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.32, 1,869.42 and 831.16 is: 1,146.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.32 : 1,869.42 = 831.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.32/1,869.42 = 831.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.32x = 1,869.42 × 831.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.32x = 1,553,787.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,787.13/1,355.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.44

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