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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.99, 1,661.97 and 834.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.99, 1,661.97 and 834.76 is: 1,251.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.99 : 1,661.97 = 834.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.99/1,661.97 = 834.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.99x = 1,661.97 × 834.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.99x = 1,387,346.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,346.08/1,108.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.00

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