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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.40, 1,551.70 and 838.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.40, 1,551.70 and 838.62 is: 1,259.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.40 : 1,551.70 = 838.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.40/1,551.70 = 838.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.40x = 1,551.70 × 838.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.40x = 1,301,286.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,286.65/1,033.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.23

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