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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.04, 1,479.87 and 836.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.04, 1,479.87 and 836.63 is: 1,154.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.04 : 1,479.87 = 836.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.04/1,479.87 = 836.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.04x = 1,479.87 × 836.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.04x = 1,238,101.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,101.79/1,072.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.91

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