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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.08, 1,884.72 and 834.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.08, 1,884.72 and 834.96 is: 1,151.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.08 : 1,884.72 = 834.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.08/1,884.72 = 834.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.08x = 1,884.72 × 834.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.08x = 1,573,665.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,665.81/1,366.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.96

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