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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.37, 1,964.45 and 834.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.37, 1,964.45 and 834.10 is: 1,151.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.37 : 1,964.45 = 834.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.37/1,964.45 = 834.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.37x = 1,964.45 × 834.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.37x = 1,638,544.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,544.92/1,423.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.17

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