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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.42, 1,688.84 and 835.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.42, 1,688.84 and 835.80 is: 1,252.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.42 : 1,688.84 = 835.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.42/1,688.84 = 835.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.42x = 1,688.84 × 835.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.42x = 1,411,532.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,532.47/1,127.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.00

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