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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.77, 1,588.77 and 836.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.77, 1,588.77 and 836.67 is: 1,154.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.77 : 1,588.77 = 836.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.77/1,588.77 = 836.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.77x = 1,588.77 × 836.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.77x = 1,329,276.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,276.20/1,151.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.12

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