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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531.27, 2,113.14 and 832.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,531.27, 2,113.14 and 832.65 is: 1,149.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,531.27 : 2,113.14 = 832.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,531.27/2,113.14 = 832.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,531.27x = 2,113.14 × 832.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,531.27x = 1,759,501.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,501.22/1,531.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.05

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