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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.72, 1,877.30 and 829.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.72, 1,877.30 and 829.38 is: 1,144.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.72 : 1,877.30 = 829.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.72/1,877.30 = 829.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.72x = 1,877.30 × 829.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.72x = 1,556,995.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,995.07/1,360.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.24

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