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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.13, 1,894.97 and 834.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.13, 1,894.97 and 834.77 is: 1,152.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.13 : 1,894.97 = 834.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.13/1,894.97 = 834.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.13x = 1,894.97 × 834.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.13x = 1,581,859.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,859.93/1,373.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.01

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