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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.06, 1,732.35 and 836.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.06, 1,732.35 and 836.02 is: 1,153.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.06 : 1,732.35 = 836.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.06/1,732.35 = 836.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.06x = 1,732.35 × 836.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.06x = 1,448,279.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,279.25/1,255.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.95

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