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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.20, 1,431.34 and 838.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.20, 1,431.34 and 838.81 is: 1,156.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.20 : 1,431.34 = 838.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.20/1,431.34 = 838.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.20x = 1,431.34 × 838.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.20x = 1,200,622.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,622.31/1,038.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.45

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