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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.73, 1,877.15 and 836.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.73, 1,877.15 and 836.57 is: 1,154.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.73 : 1,877.15 = 836.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.73/1,877.15 = 836.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.73x = 1,877.15 × 836.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.73x = 1,570,353.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,353.81/1,360.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.06

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