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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.85, 1,708.37 and 834.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.85, 1,708.37 and 834.49 is: 1,251.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.85 : 1,708.37 = 834.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.85/1,708.37 = 834.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.85x = 1,708.37 × 834.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.85x = 1,425,617.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,617.68/1,138.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.80

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