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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.94, 1,442.11 and 835.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.94, 1,442.11 and 835.50 is: 1,154.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.94 : 1,442.11 = 835.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.94/1,442.11 = 835.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.94x = 1,442.11 × 835.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.94x = 1,204,882.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,882.91/1,043.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.17

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