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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.41, 1,842.64 and 837.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.41, 1,842.64 and 837.90 is: 1,157.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.41 : 1,842.64 = 837.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.41/1,842.64 = 837.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.41x = 1,842.64 × 837.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.41x = 1,543,945.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,945.96/1,334.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.03

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