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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.09, 2,036.44 and 839.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.09, 2,036.44 and 839.14 is: 1,260.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.09 : 2,036.44 = 839.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.09/2,036.44 = 839.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.09x = 2,036.44 × 839.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.09x = 1,708,854.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,854.22/1,356.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.14

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