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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.88, 1,495.77 and 834.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.88, 1,495.77 and 834.76 is: 1,151.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.88 : 1,495.77 = 834.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.88/1,495.77 = 834.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.88x = 1,495.77 × 834.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.88x = 1,248,599.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,599.29/1,083.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.97

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