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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.21, 1,662.51 and 834.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.21, 1,662.51 and 834.41 is: 1,250.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.21 : 1,662.51 = 834.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.21/1,662.51 = 834.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.21x = 1,662.51 × 834.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.21x = 1,387,222.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,222.25/1,109.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.65

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