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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.78, 1,870.92 and 832.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.78, 1,870.92 and 832.44 is: 1,147.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.78 : 1,870.92 = 832.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.78/1,870.92 = 832.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.78x = 1,870.92 × 832.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.78x = 1,557,428.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,428.64/1,356.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.89

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