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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.14, 1,257.05 and 683.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.14, 1,257.05 and 683.17 is: 1,027.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.14 : 1,257.05 = 683.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.14/1,257.05 = 683.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.14x = 1,257.05 × 683.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.14x = 858,781.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,781.28/836.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.08

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