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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.65, 1,445.48 and 838.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.65, 1,445.48 and 838.17 is: 1,155.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.65 : 1,445.48 = 838.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.65/1,445.48 = 838.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.65x = 1,445.48 × 838.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.65x = 1,211,557.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,557.97/1,048.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.35

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