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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.86, 1,838.59 and 834.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.86, 1,838.59 and 834.64 is: 1,151.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.86 : 1,838.59 = 834.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.86/1,838.59 = 834.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.86x = 1,838.59 × 834.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.86x = 1,534,551.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,551.56/1,332.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.32

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