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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.05, 1,926.57 and 836.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.05, 1,926.57 and 836.58 is: 1,154.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.05 : 1,926.57 = 836.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.05/1,926.57 = 836.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.05x = 1,926.57 × 836.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.05x = 1,611,729.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,729.93/1,396.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.49

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