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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.62, 1,876.43 and 835.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.62, 1,876.43 and 835.34 is: 1,152.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.62 : 1,876.43 = 835.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.62/1,876.43 = 835.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.62x = 1,876.43 × 835.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.62x = 1,567,457.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,457.04/1,359.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.86

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