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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.97, 1,796.55 and 836.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.97, 1,796.55 and 836.03 is: 1,154.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.97 : 1,796.55 = 836.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.97/1,796.55 = 836.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.97x = 1,796.55 × 836.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.97x = 1,501,969.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,969.70/1,300.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.50

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