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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.78, 1,251.10 and 753.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.78, 1,251.10 and 753.16 is: 1,127.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.78 : 1,251.10 = 753.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.78/1,251.10 = 753.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.78x = 1,251.10 × 753.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.78x = 942,278.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,278.48/835.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.42

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