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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.66, 2,034.25 and 836.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.66, 2,034.25 and 836.93 is: 1,255.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.66 : 2,034.25 = 836.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.66/2,034.25 = 836.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.66x = 2,034.25 × 836.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.66x = 1,702,518.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,518.50/1,355.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.86

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