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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.71, 1,519.00 and 838.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.71, 1,519.00 and 838.47 is: 1,260.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.71 : 1,519.00 = 838.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.71/1,519.00 = 838.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.71x = 1,519.00 × 838.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.71x = 1,273,633.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,633.83/1,010.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.14

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