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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,534.81, 2,118.04 and 836.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,534.81, 2,118.04 and 836.19 is: 1,153.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,534.81 : 2,118.04 = 836.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,534.81/2,118.04 = 836.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,534.81x = 2,118.04 × 836.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,534.81x = 1,771,083.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,083.87/1,534.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.94

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