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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.22, 1,733.31 and 836.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.22, 1,733.31 and 836.10 is: 1,153.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.22 : 1,733.31 = 836.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.22/1,733.31 = 836.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.22x = 1,733.31 × 836.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.22x = 1,449,220.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,220.49/1,256.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.64

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