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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.23, 1,875.08 and 835.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.23, 1,875.08 and 835.07 is: 1,151.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.23 : 1,875.08 = 835.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.23/1,875.08 = 835.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.23x = 1,875.08 × 835.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.23x = 1,565,815.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,815.77/1,359.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.99

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