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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.92, 2,045.21 and 837.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.92, 2,045.21 and 837.95 is: 1,253.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.92 : 2,045.21 = 837.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.92/2,045.21 = 837.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.92x = 2,045.21 × 837.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.92x = 1,713,769.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713,769.30/1,366.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.75

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