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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.48, 1,795.86 and 835.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.48, 1,795.86 and 835.54 is: 1,153.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.48 : 1,795.86 = 835.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.48/1,795.86 = 835.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.48x = 1,795.86 × 835.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.48x = 1,500,512.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,512.86/1,300.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.81

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