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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.84, 1,842.45 and 837.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.84, 1,842.45 and 837.64 is: 1,156.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.84 : 1,842.45 = 837.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.84/1,842.45 = 837.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.84x = 1,842.45 × 837.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.84x = 1,543,309.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,309.82/1,334.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.18

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