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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.62, 1,886.10 and 835.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.62, 1,886.10 and 835.82 is: 1,153.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.62 : 1,886.10 = 835.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.62/1,886.10 = 835.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.62x = 1,886.10 × 835.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.62x = 1,576,440.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,440.10/1,366.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.53

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