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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.62, 1,522.60 and 838.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.62, 1,522.60 and 838.19 is: 1,155.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.62 : 1,522.60 = 838.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.62/1,522.60 = 838.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.62x = 1,522.60 × 838.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.62x = 1,276,232.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,232.16/1,104.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.36

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