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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.73, 1,886.39 and 835.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.73, 1,886.39 and 835.80 is: 1,153.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.73 : 1,886.39 = 835.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.73/1,886.39 = 835.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.73x = 1,886.39 × 835.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.73x = 1,576,644.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,644.76/1,366.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.59

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