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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.95, 1,841.74 and 837.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.95, 1,841.74 and 837.41 is: 1,155.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.95 : 1,841.74 = 837.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.95/1,841.74 = 837.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.95x = 1,841.74 × 837.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.95x = 1,542,280.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,280.19/1,334.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.31

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