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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.62, 2,027.25 and 834.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.62, 2,027.25 and 834.42 is: 1,248.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.62 : 2,027.25 = 834.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.62/2,027.25 = 834.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.62x = 2,027.25 × 834.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.62x = 1,691,577.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,577.95/1,354.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.75

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