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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.92, 1,794.78 and 835.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.92, 1,794.78 and 835.44 is: 1,152.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.92 : 1,794.78 = 835.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.92/1,794.78 = 835.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.92x = 1,794.78 × 835.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.92x = 1,499,431.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,431.00/1,300.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.59

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