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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.19, 1,624.59 and 838.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.19, 1,624.59 and 838.00 is: 1,255.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.19 : 1,624.59 = 838.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.19/1,624.59 = 838.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.19x = 1,624.59 × 838.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.19x = 1,361,404.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,404.83/1,084.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.68

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