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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.01, 1,559.34 and 835.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.01, 1,559.34 and 835.76 is: 1,152.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.01 : 1,559.34 = 835.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.01/1,559.34 = 835.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.01x = 1,559.34 × 835.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.01x = 1,303,237.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,237.90/1,131.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.28

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