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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.30, 1,885.69 and 835.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.30, 1,885.69 and 835.49 is: 1,153.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.30 : 1,885.69 = 835.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.30/1,885.69 = 835.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.30x = 1,885.69 × 835.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.30x = 1,575,475.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,475.14/1,366.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.10

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