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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.64, 1,895.66 and 835.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.64, 1,895.66 and 835.27 is: 1,152.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.64 : 1,895.66 = 835.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.64/1,895.66 = 835.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.64x = 1,895.66 × 835.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.64x = 1,583,387.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,387.93/1,373.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.69

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