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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.63, 1,414.22 and 838.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.63, 1,414.22 and 838.55 is: 1,156.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.63 : 1,414.22 = 838.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.63/1,414.22 = 838.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.63x = 1,414.22 × 838.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.63x = 1,185,882.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,882.92/1,025.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.25

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