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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.89, 1,838.22 and 834.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.89, 1,838.22 and 834.41 is: 1,151.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.89 : 1,838.22 = 834.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.89/1,838.22 = 834.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.89x = 1,838.22 × 834.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.89x = 1,533,829.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,829.15/1,331.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.62

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