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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.70, 1,698.95 and 838.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.70, 1,698.95 and 838.90 is: 1,257.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.70 : 1,698.95 = 838.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.70/1,698.95 = 838.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.70x = 1,698.95 × 838.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.70x = 1,425,249.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,249.16/1,133.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.17

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