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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.58, 1,692.19 and 836.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.58, 1,692.19 and 836.53 is: 1,254.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.58 : 1,692.19 = 836.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.58/1,692.19 = 836.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.58x = 1,692.19 × 836.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.58x = 1,415,564.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,564.52/1,128.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.28

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