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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.43, 1,840.74 and 837.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.43, 1,840.74 and 837.24 is: 1,154.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.43 : 1,840.74 = 837.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.43/1,840.74 = 837.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.43x = 1,840.74 × 837.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.43x = 1,541,141.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,141.16/1,334.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.91

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