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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.23, 1,795.52 and 835.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.23, 1,795.52 and 835.29 is: 1,153.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.23 : 1,795.52 = 835.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.23/1,795.52 = 835.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.23x = 1,795.52 × 835.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.23x = 1,499,775.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,775.72/1,300.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.47

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