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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.95, 1,482.12 and 839.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.95, 1,482.12 and 839.86 is: 1,160.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.95 : 1,482.12 = 839.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.95/1,482.12 = 839.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.95x = 1,482.12 × 839.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.95x = 1,244,771.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,771.91/1,072.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.14

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