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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.27, 1,690.90 and 838.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.27, 1,690.90 and 838.91 is: 1,258.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.27 : 1,690.90 = 838.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.27/1,690.90 = 838.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.27x = 1,690.90 × 838.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.27x = 1,418,502.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418,502.37/1,127.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.36

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