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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356, 1,871.49 and 832.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356, 1,871.49 and 832.35 is: 1,148.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356 : 1,871.49 = 832.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356/1,871.49 = 832.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356x = 1,871.49 × 832.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356x = 1,557,734.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,734.70/1,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.77

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