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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.09, 1,878.03 and 836.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.09, 1,878.03 and 836.82 is: 1,154.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.09 : 1,878.03 = 836.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.09/1,878.03 = 836.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.09x = 1,878.03 × 836.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.09x = 1,571,573.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,573.06/1,361.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.65

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