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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.44, 1,773.23 and 836.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.44, 1,773.23 and 836.91 is: 1,155.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.44 : 1,773.23 = 836.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.44/1,773.23 = 836.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.44x = 1,773.23 × 836.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.44x = 1,484,029.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,029.73/1,284.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.39

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