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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.09, 1,876.12 and 835.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.09, 1,876.12 and 835.75 is: 1,152.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.09 : 1,876.12 = 835.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.09/1,876.12 = 835.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.09x = 1,876.12 × 835.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.09x = 1,567,967.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,967.29/1,360.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.84

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