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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.36, 1,964.43 and 834.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.36, 1,964.43 and 834.13 is: 1,151.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.36 : 1,964.43 = 834.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.36/1,964.43 = 834.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.36x = 1,964.43 × 834.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.36x = 1,638,576.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,576.00/1,423.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.21

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