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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.78, 2,036.75 and 837.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.78, 2,036.75 and 837.41 is: 1,255.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.78 : 2,036.75 = 837.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.78/2,036.75 = 837.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.78x = 2,036.75 × 837.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.78x = 1,705,594.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,594.82/1,358.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.24

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