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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.46, 1,874.52 and 834.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.46, 1,874.52 and 834.36 is: 1,151.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.46 : 1,874.52 = 834.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.46/1,874.52 = 834.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.46x = 1,874.52 × 834.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.46x = 1,564,024.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,024.51/1,358.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.32

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