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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.69, 1,925.74 and 836.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.69, 1,925.74 and 836.08 is: 1,153.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.69 : 1,925.74 = 836.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.69/1,925.74 = 836.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.69x = 1,925.74 × 836.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.69x = 1,610,068.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,068.93/1,395.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.60

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