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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.70, 1,695.95 and 836.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.70, 1,695.95 and 836.90 is: 1,254.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.70 : 1,695.95 = 836.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.70/1,695.95 = 836.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.70x = 1,695.95 × 836.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.70x = 1,419,340.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,340.56/1,131.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.17

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