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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.48, 1,382.40 and 836.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.48, 1,382.40 and 836.64 is: 1,153.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.48 : 1,382.40 = 836.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.48/1,382.40 = 836.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.48x = 1,382.40 × 836.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.48x = 1,156,571.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,571.14/1,002.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.71

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