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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.65, 1,841.25 and 836.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.65, 1,841.25 and 836.95 is: 1,154.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.65 : 1,841.25 = 836.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.65/1,841.25 = 836.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.65x = 1,841.25 × 836.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.65x = 1,541,034.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,034.19/1,334.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.64

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