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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.10, 1,883.70 and 834.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.10, 1,883.70 and 834.24 is: 1,151.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.10 : 1,883.70 = 834.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.10/1,883.70 = 834.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.10x = 1,883.70 × 834.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.10x = 1,571,457.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,457.89/1,365.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.17

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