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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.56, 1,795.96 and 836.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.56, 1,795.96 and 836.44 is: 1,154.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.56 : 1,795.96 = 836.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.56/1,795.96 = 836.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.56x = 1,795.96 × 836.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.56x = 1,502,212.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,212.78/1,301.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.16

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