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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.85, 1,581.94 and 838.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.85, 1,581.94 and 838.97 is: 1,257.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.85 : 1,581.94 = 838.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.85/1,581.94 = 838.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.85x = 1,581.94 × 838.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.85x = 1,327,199.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,199.27/1,055.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.00

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