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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.73, 1,880.07 and 831.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.73, 1,880.07 and 831.40 is: 1,147.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.73 : 1,880.07 = 831.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.73/1,880.07 = 831.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.73x = 1,880.07 × 831.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.73x = 1,563,090.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,090.20/1,362.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.03

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