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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.91, 1,669.44 and 836.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.91, 1,669.44 and 836.30 is: 1,153.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.91 : 1,669.44 = 836.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.91/1,669.44 = 836.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.91x = 1,669.44 × 836.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.91x = 1,396,152.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,152.67/1,209.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.93

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