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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.11, 1,670.27 and 838.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.11, 1,670.27 and 838.52 is: 1,258.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.11 : 1,670.27 = 838.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.11/1,670.27 = 838.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.11x = 1,670.27 × 838.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.11x = 1,400,542.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,542.26/1,113.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.23

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