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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.31, 1,847.62 and 834.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.31, 1,847.62 and 834.74 is: 1,151.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.31 : 1,847.62 = 834.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.31/1,847.62 = 834.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.31x = 1,847.62 × 834.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.31x = 1,542,282.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,282.32/1,339.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.55

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