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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.54, 1,871.67 and 832.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.54, 1,871.67 and 832.87 is: 1,149.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.54 : 1,871.67 = 832.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.54/1,871.67 = 832.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.54x = 1,871.67 × 832.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.54x = 1,558,857.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,857.79/1,356.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.14

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