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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531.29, 2,113.23 and 832.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,531.29, 2,113.23 and 832.67 is: 1,149.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,531.29 : 2,113.23 = 832.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,531.29/2,113.23 = 832.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,531.29x = 2,113.23 × 832.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,531.29x = 1,759,612.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,612.66/1,531.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.10

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