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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.14, 1,340.34 and 836.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.14, 1,340.34 and 836.49 is: 1,156.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.14 : 1,340.34 = 836.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.14/1,340.34 = 836.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.14x = 1,340.34 × 836.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.14x = 1,121,181.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,181.01/969.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.89

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