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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.04, 1,870.36 and 832.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.04, 1,870.36 and 832.36 is: 1,148.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.04 : 1,870.36 = 832.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.04/1,870.36 = 832.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.04x = 1,870.36 × 832.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.04x = 1,556,812.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,812.85/1,356.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.06

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