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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.03, 1,500.46 and 838.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.03, 1,500.46 and 838.96 is: 1,156.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.03 : 1,500.46 = 838.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.03/1,500.46 = 838.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.03x = 1,500.46 × 838.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.03x = 1,258,825.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,825.92/1,088.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.98

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