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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.76, 1,875.22 and 834.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.76, 1,875.22 and 834.68 is: 1,151.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.76 : 1,875.22 = 834.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.76/1,875.22 = 834.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.76x = 1,875.22 × 834.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.76x = 1,565,208.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,208.63/1,358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.94

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