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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.78, 1,838.79 and 835.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.78, 1,838.79 and 835.26 is: 1,152.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.78 : 1,838.79 = 835.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.78/1,838.79 = 835.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.78x = 1,838.79 × 835.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.78x = 1,535,867.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,867.74/1,332.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.38

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