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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.32, 1,526.25 and 838.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.32, 1,526.25 and 838.90 is: 1,256.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.32 : 1,526.25 = 838.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.32/1,526.25 = 838.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.32x = 1,526.25 × 838.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.32x = 1,280,371.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,371.13/1,019.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.10

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