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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.34, 1,446.43 and 838.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.34, 1,446.43 and 838.85 is: 1,156.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.34 : 1,446.43 = 838.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.34/1,446.43 = 838.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.34x = 1,446.43 × 838.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.34x = 1,213,337.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,337.81/1,049.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.29

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