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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.91, 1,894.28 and 834.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.91, 1,894.28 and 834.54 is: 1,151.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.91 : 1,894.28 = 834.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.91/1,894.28 = 834.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.91x = 1,894.28 × 834.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.91x = 1,580,841.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,841.15/1,372.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.46

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