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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.67, 1,489.04 and 838.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.67, 1,489.04 and 838.85 is: 1,157.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.67 : 1,489.04 = 838.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.67/1,489.04 = 838.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.67x = 1,489.04 × 838.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.67x = 1,249,089.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,089.21/1,078.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.99

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