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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014, 1,395.54 and 835.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014, 1,395.54 and 835.53 is: 1,149.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014 : 1,395.54 = 835.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014/1,395.54 = 835.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014x = 1,395.54 × 835.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014x = 1,166,015.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,015.54/1,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.92

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