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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.44, 1,869.90 and 831.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.44, 1,869.90 and 831.16 is: 1,146.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.44 : 1,869.90 = 831.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.44/1,869.90 = 831.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.44x = 1,869.90 × 831.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.44x = 1,554,186.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,186.08/1,355.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.63

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