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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.26, 1,642.20 and 836.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.26, 1,642.20 and 836.93 is: 1,254.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.26 : 1,642.20 = 836.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.26/1,642.20 = 836.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.26x = 1,642.20 × 836.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.26x = 1,374,406.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,406.45/1,095.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.87

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