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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.54, 1,883.01 and 834.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.54, 1,883.01 and 834.31 is: 1,151.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.54 : 1,883.01 = 834.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.54/1,883.01 = 834.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.54x = 1,883.01 × 834.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.54x = 1,571,000.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,000.49/1,364.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.31

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