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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.40, 1,880.13 and 831.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.40, 1,880.13 and 831.13 is: 1,146.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.40 : 1,880.13 = 831.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.40/1,880.13 = 831.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.40x = 1,880.13 × 831.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.40x = 1,562,632.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,632.45/1,362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.97

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