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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.09, 1,874.75 and 834.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.09, 1,874.75 and 834.75 is: 1,151.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.09 : 1,874.75 = 834.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.09/1,874.75 = 834.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.09x = 1,874.75 × 834.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.09x = 1,564,943.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,943.39/1,359.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.46

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