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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.43, 1,543.63 and 836.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.43, 1,543.63 and 836.26 is: 1,154.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.43 : 1,543.63 = 836.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.43/1,543.63 = 836.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.43x = 1,543.63 × 836.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.43x = 1,290,881.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,881.89/1,118.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.19

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