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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.60, 1,879.87 and 831.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.60, 1,879.87 and 831.12 is: 1,146.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.60 : 1,879.87 = 831.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.60/1,879.87 = 831.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.60x = 1,879.87 × 831.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.60x = 1,562,397.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,397.55/1,362.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.63

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