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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.34, 1,885.48 and 836.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.34, 1,885.48 and 836.10 is: 1,153.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.34 : 1,885.48 = 836.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.34/1,885.48 = 836.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.34x = 1,885.48 × 836.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.34x = 1,576,449.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,449.83/1,366.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.78

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