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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.68, 1,415.52 and 838.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.68, 1,415.52 and 838.64 is: 1,157.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.68 : 1,415.52 = 838.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.68/1,415.52 = 838.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.68x = 1,415.52 × 838.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.68x = 1,187,115.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,115.23/1,025.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.40

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