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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.91, 1,497.54 and 836.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.91, 1,497.54 and 836.83 is: 1,154.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.91 : 1,497.54 = 836.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.91/1,497.54 = 836.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.91x = 1,497.54 × 836.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.91x = 1,253,186.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,186.70/1,085.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.05

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