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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.76, 1,837.80 and 834.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.76, 1,837.80 and 834.24 is: 1,151.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.76 : 1,837.80 = 834.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.76/1,837.80 = 834.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.76x = 1,837.80 × 834.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.76x = 1,533,166.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,166.27/1,331.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.23

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