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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.94, 1,872.11 and 832.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.94, 1,872.11 and 832.88 is: 1,149.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.94 : 1,872.11 = 832.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.94/1,872.11 = 832.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.94x = 1,872.11 × 832.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.94x = 1,559,242.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,242.98/1,355.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.94

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