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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.63, 1,539.24 and 836.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.63, 1,539.24 and 836.44 is: 1,153.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.63 : 1,539.24 = 836.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.63/1,539.24 = 836.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.63x = 1,539.24 × 836.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.63x = 1,287,481.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,481.91/1,116.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.01

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