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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.89, 1,485.28 and 836.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.89, 1,485.28 and 836.08 is: 1,154.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.89 : 1,485.28 = 836.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.89/1,485.28 = 836.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.89x = 1,485.28 × 836.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.89x = 1,241,810.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,810.23/1,075.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.22

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