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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.09, 1,692.23 and 837.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.09, 1,692.23 and 837.18 is: 1,253.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.09 : 1,692.23 = 837.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.09/1,692.23 = 837.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.09x = 1,692.23 × 837.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.09x = 1,416,696.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416,696.93/1,130.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.62

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