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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.96, 1,805.40 and 836.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.96, 1,805.40 and 836.33 is: 1,153.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.96 : 1,805.40 = 836.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.96/1,805.40 = 836.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.96x = 1,805.40 × 836.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.96x = 1,509,901.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,901.16/1,308.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.51

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