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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.54, 1,886.03 and 835.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.54, 1,886.03 and 835.73 is: 1,153.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.54 : 1,886.03 = 835.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.54/1,886.03 = 835.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.54x = 1,886.03 × 835.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.54x = 1,576,207.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,207.67/1,366.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.43

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