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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.54, 1,872.99 and 832.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.54, 1,872.99 and 832.74 is: 1,149.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.54 : 1,872.99 = 832.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.54/1,872.99 = 832.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.54x = 1,872.99 × 832.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.54x = 1,559,713.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,713.69/1,356.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.77

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