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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.14, 2,033.82 and 836.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.14, 2,033.82 and 836.06 is: 1,253.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.14 : 2,033.82 = 836.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.14/2,033.82 = 836.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.14x = 2,033.82 × 836.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.14x = 1,700,395.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,395.55/1,356.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.85

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