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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.76, 1,964.79 and 834.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.76, 1,964.79 and 834.30 is: 1,151.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.76 : 1,964.79 = 834.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.76/1,964.79 = 834.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.76x = 1,964.79 × 834.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.76x = 1,639,224.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,224.30/1,423.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.34

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