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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.92, 1,793.40 and 834.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.92, 1,793.40 and 834.44 is: 1,151.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.92 : 1,793.40 = 834.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.92/1,793.40 = 834.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.92x = 1,793.40 × 834.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.92x = 1,496,484.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,484.70/1,299.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.21

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