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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.34, 1,874.07 and 834.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.34, 1,874.07 and 834.06 is: 1,150.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.34 : 1,874.07 = 834.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.34/1,874.07 = 834.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.34x = 1,874.07 × 834.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.34x = 1,563,086.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,086.82/1,358.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.73

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