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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.94, 1,871.97 and 832.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.94, 1,871.97 and 832.66 is: 1,148.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.94 : 1,871.97 = 832.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.94/1,871.97 = 832.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.94x = 1,871.97 × 832.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.94x = 1,558,714.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,714.54/1,356.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.70

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