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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531.85, 2,297.67 and 829.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,531.85, 2,297.67 and 829.28 is: 1,243.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,531.85 : 2,297.67 = 829.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,531.85/2,297.67 = 829.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,531.85x = 2,297.67 × 829.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,531.85x = 1,905,400.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,905,400.29/1,531.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.86

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