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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.90, 1,805.74 and 836.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.90, 1,805.74 and 836.67 is: 1,154.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.90 : 1,805.74 = 836.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.90/1,805.74 = 836.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.90x = 1,805.74 × 836.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.90x = 1,510,808.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,808.49/1,308.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.26

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