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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.68, 1,885.95 and 836.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.68, 1,885.95 and 836.44 is: 1,154.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.68 : 1,885.95 = 836.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.68/1,885.95 = 836.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.68x = 1,885.95 × 836.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.68x = 1,577,484.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,484.02/1,366.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.25

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