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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,534.63, 2,117.81 and 836

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,534.63, 2,117.81 and 836 is: 1,153.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,534.63 : 2,117.81 = 836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,534.63/2,117.81 = 836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,534.63x = 2,117.81 × 836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,534.63x = 1,770,484.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,484.98/1,534.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.69

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