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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.73, 1,714.97 and 836.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.73, 1,714.97 and 836.73 is: 1,253.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.73 : 1,714.97 = 836.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.73/1,714.97 = 836.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.73x = 1,714.97 × 836.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.73x = 1,434,968.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,968.94/1,144.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.54

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