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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.44, 1,879.26 and 837.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.44, 1,879.26 and 837.52 is: 1,156.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.44 : 1,879.26 = 837.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.44/1,879.26 = 837.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.44x = 1,879.26 × 837.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.44x = 1,573,917.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,917.84/1,361.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.07

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