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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.34, 1,495.38 and 834.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.34, 1,495.38 and 834.34 is: 1,151.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.34 : 1,495.38 = 834.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.34/1,495.38 = 834.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.34x = 1,495.38 × 834.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.34x = 1,247,651.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,651.18/1,083.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.68

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