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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834, 1,151.19 and 601.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834, 1,151.19 and 601.80 is: 830.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834 : 1,151.19 = 601.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834/1,151.19 = 601.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834x = 1,151.19 × 601.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834x = 692,786.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,786.14/834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.68

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