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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.67, 1,874.97 and 834.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.67, 1,874.97 and 834.69 is: 1,151.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.67 : 1,874.97 = 834.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.67/1,874.97 = 834.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.67x = 1,874.97 × 834.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.67x = 1,565,018.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,018.71/1,358.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.88

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