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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.90, 1,838.84 and 835.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.90, 1,838.84 and 835.20 is: 1,152.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.90 : 1,838.84 = 835.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.90/1,838.84 = 835.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.90x = 1,838.84 × 835.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.90x = 1,535,794.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,794.99/1,332.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.22

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