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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.31, 2,030.73 and 834.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.31, 2,030.73 and 834.58 is: 1,252.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.31 : 2,030.73 = 834.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.31/2,030.73 = 834.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.31x = 2,030.73 × 834.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.31x = 1,694,806.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,806.64/1,353.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.34

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