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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.80, 1,541.70 and 838.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.80, 1,541.70 and 838.12 is: 1,155.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.80 : 1,541.70 = 838.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.80/1,541.70 = 838.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.80x = 1,541.70 × 838.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.80x = 1,292,129.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,129.60/1,117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.96

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