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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.92, 1,838.74 and 836.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.92, 1,838.74 and 836.12 is: 1,153.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.92 : 1,838.74 = 836.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.92/1,838.74 = 836.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.92x = 1,838.74 × 836.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.92x = 1,537,407.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,407.29/1,332.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.41

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