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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.83, 1,926.19 and 836.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.83, 1,926.19 and 836.61 is: 1,154.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.83 : 1,926.19 = 836.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.83/1,926.19 = 836.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.83x = 1,926.19 × 836.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.83x = 1,611,469.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,469.77/1,395.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.49

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