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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.26, 1,841.64 and 837.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.26, 1,841.64 and 837.16 is: 1,155.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.26 : 1,841.64 = 837.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.26/1,841.64 = 837.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.26x = 1,841.64 × 837.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.26x = 1,541,747.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,747.34/1,334.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.51

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