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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.35, 1,876.64 and 836.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.35, 1,876.64 and 836.19 is: 1,153.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.35 : 1,876.64 = 836.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.35/1,876.64 = 836.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.35x = 1,876.64 × 836.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.35x = 1,569,223.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,223.42/1,360.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.54

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