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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.03, 2,034.13 and 835.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.03, 2,034.13 and 835.71 is: 1,253.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.03 : 2,034.13 = 835.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.03/2,034.13 = 835.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.03x = 2,034.13 × 835.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.03x = 1,699,942.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,942.78/1,356.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.62

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