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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.34, 2,120.02 and 832.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.34, 2,120.02 and 832.42 is: 1,248.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.34 : 2,120.02 = 832.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.34/2,120.02 = 832.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.34x = 2,120.02 × 832.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.34x = 1,764,747.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,747.05/1,413.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.64

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