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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.16, 1,977.90 and 835.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.16, 1,977.90 and 835.86 is: 1,153.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.16 : 1,977.90 = 835.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.16/1,977.90 = 835.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.16x = 1,977.90 × 835.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.16x = 1,653,247.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,247.49/1,433.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.57

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