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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.13, 1,837.62 and 834.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.13, 1,837.62 and 834.66 is: 1,151.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.13 : 1,837.62 = 834.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.13/1,837.62 = 834.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.13x = 1,837.62 × 834.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.13x = 1,533,787.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,787.91/1,332.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.38

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