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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.76, 2,013.12 and 837.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.76, 2,013.12 and 837.76 is: 1,156.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.76 : 2,013.12 = 837.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.76/2,013.12 = 837.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.76x = 2,013.12 × 837.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.76x = 1,686,511.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,686,511.41/1,458.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.13

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