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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.40, 1,159 and 829.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.40, 1,159 and 829.40 is: 1,159

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.40 : 1,159 = 829.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.40/1,159 = 829.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.40x = 1,159 × 829.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.40x = 961,274.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,274.60/829.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159

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