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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.84, 1,887.60 and 836.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.84, 1,887.60 and 836.63 is: 1,154.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.84 : 1,887.60 = 836.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.84/1,887.60 = 836.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.84x = 1,887.60 × 836.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.84x = 1,579,223.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,223.57/1,367.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.54

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