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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.45, 2,030.06 and 836.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.45, 2,030.06 and 836.78 is: 1,252.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.45 : 2,030.06 = 836.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.45/2,030.06 = 836.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.45x = 2,030.06 × 836.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.45x = 1,698,716.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,716.97/1,356.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.33

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