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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.38, 1,370.12 and 836.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.38, 1,370.12 and 836.87 is: 1,154.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.38 : 1,370.12 = 836.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.38/1,370.12 = 836.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.38x = 1,370.12 × 836.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.38x = 1,146,601.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,601.29/993.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.25

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