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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.75, 2,019.97 and 834.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.75, 2,019.97 and 834.25 is: 1,151.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.75 : 2,019.97 = 834.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.75/2,019.97 = 834.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.75x = 2,019.97 × 834.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.75x = 1,685,159.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,159.97/1,463.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.26

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