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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.74, 1,838.12 and 834.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.74, 1,838.12 and 834.86 is: 1,151.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.74 : 1,838.12 = 834.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.74/1,838.12 = 834.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.74x = 1,838.12 × 834.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.74x = 1,534,572.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,572.86/1,332.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.44

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