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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.62, 1,876.62 and 836.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.62, 1,876.62 and 836.12 is: 1,154.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.62 : 1,876.62 = 836.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.62/1,876.62 = 836.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.62x = 1,876.62 × 836.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.62x = 1,569,079.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,079.51/1,359.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.06

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