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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458, 2,012.13 and 837

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458, 2,012.13 and 837 is: 1,155.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458 : 2,012.13 = 837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458/2,012.13 = 837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458x = 2,012.13 × 837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458x = 1,684,152.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,152.81/1,458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.11

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