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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.40, 1,840.38 and 836.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.40, 1,840.38 and 836.10 is: 1,153.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.40 : 1,840.38 = 836.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.40/1,840.38 = 836.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.40x = 1,840.38 × 836.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.40x = 1,538,741.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,741.72/1,334.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.13

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