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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.47, 1,731.89 and 835.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.47, 1,731.89 and 835.41 is: 1,153.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.47 : 1,731.89 = 835.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.47/1,731.89 = 835.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.47x = 1,731.89 × 835.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.47x = 1,446,838.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,838.22/1,254.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.35

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