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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.54, 1,611.22 and 836.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.54, 1,611.22 and 836.84 is: 1,153.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.54 : 1,611.22 = 836.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.54/1,611.22 = 836.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.54x = 1,611.22 × 836.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.54x = 1,348,333.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,333.34/1,168.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.86

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