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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.69, 1,837.89 and 834.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.69, 1,837.89 and 834.35 is: 1,151.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.69 : 1,837.89 = 834.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.69/1,837.89 = 834.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.69x = 1,837.89 × 834.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.69x = 1,533,434.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,434.33/1,331.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.50

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