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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.54, 1,479.87 and 836.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.54, 1,479.87 and 836.22 is: 1,153.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.54 : 1,479.87 = 836.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.54/1,479.87 = 836.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.54x = 1,479.87 × 836.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.54x = 1,237,502.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,502.44/1,072.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.80

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