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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.82, 1,875.20 and 834.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.82, 1,875.20 and 834.84 is: 1,152.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.82 : 1,875.20 = 834.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.82/1,875.20 = 834.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.82x = 1,875.20 × 834.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.82x = 1,565,487.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,487.79/1,358.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.09

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