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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.32, 1,834.32 and 835.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.32, 1,834.32 and 835.71 is: 1,251.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.32 : 1,834.32 = 835.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.32/1,834.32 = 835.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.32x = 1,834.32 × 835.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.32x = 1,532,959.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,959.57/1,225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.07

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