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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.04, 1,926.34 and 836.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.04, 1,926.34 and 836.41 is: 1,154.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.04 : 1,926.34 = 836.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.04/1,926.34 = 836.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.04x = 1,926.34 × 836.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.04x = 1,611,210.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,210.04/1,396.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.13

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