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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.90, 1,477.50 and 834.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.90, 1,477.50 and 834.50 is: 1,152.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.90 : 1,477.50 = 834.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.90/1,477.50 = 834.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.90x = 1,477.50 × 834.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.90x = 1,232,973.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,973.75/1,069.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.42

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