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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.01, 1,934.59 and 834.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.01, 1,934.59 and 834.76 is: 1,151.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.01 : 1,934.59 = 834.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.01/1,934.59 = 834.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.01x = 1,934.59 × 834.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.01x = 1,614,918.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,918.35/1,402.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.86

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