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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.14, 1,841.25 and 837.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.14, 1,841.25 and 837.16 is: 1,155.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.14 : 1,841.25 = 837.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.14/1,841.25 = 837.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.14x = 1,841.25 × 837.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.14x = 1,541,420.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,420.85/1,334.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.37

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