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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.52, 1,693.47 and 838.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.52, 1,693.47 and 838.35 is: 1,255.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.52 : 1,693.47 = 838.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.52/1,693.47 = 838.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.52x = 1,693.47 × 838.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.52x = 1,419,723.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,723.72/1,130.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.81

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