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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.30, 1,252.95 and 673.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.30, 1,252.95 and 673.30 is: 1,009.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.30 : 1,252.95 = 673.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.30/1,252.95 = 673.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.30x = 1,252.95 × 673.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.30x = 843,611.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,611.24/835.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.95

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