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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.44, 1,482.60 and 838.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.44, 1,482.60 and 838.68 is: 1,156.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.44 : 1,482.60 = 838.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.44/1,482.60 = 838.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.44x = 1,482.60 × 838.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.44x = 1,243,426.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,426.97/1,075.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.20

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