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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.56, 2,073.96 and 835.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.56, 2,073.96 and 835.38 is: 1,251.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.56 : 2,073.96 = 835.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.56/2,073.96 = 835.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.56x = 2,073.96 × 835.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.56x = 1,732,544.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,544.70/1,384.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.33

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