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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.64, 1,616.40 and 838.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.64, 1,616.40 and 838.98 is: 1,256.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.64 : 1,616.40 = 838.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.64/1,616.40 = 838.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.64x = 1,616.40 × 838.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.64x = 1,356,127.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,127.27/1,079.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.09

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