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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.92, 1,886.54 and 836.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.92, 1,886.54 and 836.10 is: 1,153.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.92 : 1,886.54 = 836.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.92/1,886.54 = 836.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.92x = 1,886.54 × 836.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.92x = 1,577,331.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,331.91/1,366.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.93

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