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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.99, 1,815.23 and 836.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.99, 1,815.23 and 836.37 is: 1,254.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.99 : 1,815.23 = 836.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.99/1,815.23 = 836.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.99x = 1,815.23 × 836.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.99x = 1,518,199.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,199.73/1,209.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.72

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