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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531.54, 2,113.54 and 832.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,531.54, 2,113.54 and 832.92 is: 1,149.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,531.54 : 2,113.54 = 832.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,531.54/2,113.54 = 832.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,531.54x = 2,113.54 × 832.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,531.54x = 1,760,409.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,409.74/1,531.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.44

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