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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.46, 1,159.11 and 825.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.46, 1,159.11 and 825.93 is: 1,144.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.46 : 1,159.11 = 825.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.46/1,159.11 = 825.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.46x = 1,159.11 × 825.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.46x = 957,343.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,343.72/836.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.52

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