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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.57, 1,964.33 and 834.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.57, 1,964.33 and 834.30 is: 1,151.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.57 : 1,964.33 = 834.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.57/1,964.33 = 834.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.57x = 1,964.33 × 834.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.57x = 1,638,840.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,840.52/1,423.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.22

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