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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.06, 1,561 and 836.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.06, 1,561 and 836.02 is: 1,253.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.06 : 1,561 = 836.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.06/1,561 = 836.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.06x = 1,561 × 836.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.06x = 1,305,027.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,027.22/1,041.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.56

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