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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.04, 1,880.12 and 831.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.04, 1,880.12 and 831.68 is: 1,147.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.04 : 1,880.12 = 831.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.04/1,880.12 = 831.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.04x = 1,880.12 × 831.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.04x = 1,563,658.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,658.20/1,363.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.18

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