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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.83, 1,838.17 and 834.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.83, 1,838.17 and 834.90 is: 1,152.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.83 : 1,838.17 = 834.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.83/1,838.17 = 834.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.83x = 1,838.17 × 834.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.83x = 1,534,683.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,683.96/1,331.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.31

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