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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.02, 1,251.60 and 674.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.02, 1,251.60 and 674.02 is: 1,009.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.02 : 1,251.60 = 674.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.02/1,251.60 = 674.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.02x = 1,251.60 × 674.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.02x = 843,603.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,603.43/836.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.07

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