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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,534.62, 2,117.77 and 836

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,534.62, 2,117.77 and 836 is: 1,153.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,534.62 : 2,117.77 = 836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,534.62/2,117.77 = 836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,534.62x = 2,117.77 × 836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,534.62x = 1,770,455.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,455.72/1,534.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.68

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