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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.61, 1,728.27 and 834.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.61, 1,728.27 and 834.00 is: 1,149.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.61 : 1,728.27 = 834.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.61/1,728.27 = 834.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.61x = 1,728.27 × 834.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.61x = 1,441,370.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,370.70/1,253.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.78

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