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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.62, 2,033.93 and 829.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.62, 2,033.93 and 829.61 is: 1,244.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.62 : 2,033.93 = 829.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.62/2,033.93 = 829.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.62x = 2,033.93 × 829.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.62x = 1,687,368.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,368.67/1,355.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.72

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