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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.82, 1,926.02 and 836.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.82, 1,926.02 and 836.17 is: 1,153.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.82 : 1,926.02 = 836.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.82/1,926.02 = 836.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.82x = 1,926.02 × 836.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.82x = 1,610,477.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,477.42/1,395.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.78

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