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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.36, 1,643.73 and 837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.36, 1,643.73 and 837.20 is: 1,154.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.36 : 1,643.73 = 837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.36/1,643.73 = 837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.36x = 1,643.73 × 837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.36x = 1,376,130.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,130.76/1,192.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.12

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