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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.02, 1,926.38 and 836.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.02, 1,926.38 and 836.39 is: 1,154.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.02 : 1,926.38 = 836.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.02/1,926.38 = 836.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.02x = 1,926.38 × 836.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.02x = 1,611,191.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,191.15/1,396.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.13

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