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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.96, 1,876.59 and 835.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.96, 1,876.59 and 835.86 is: 1,153.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.96 : 1,876.59 = 835.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.96/1,876.59 = 835.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.96x = 1,876.59 × 835.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.96x = 1,568,566.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,566.52/1,359.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.39

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