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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.80, 1,562.68 and 839.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.80, 1,562.68 and 839.80 is: 1,157.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.80 : 1,562.68 = 839.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.80/1,562.68 = 839.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.80x = 1,562.68 × 839.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.80x = 1,312,338.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,338.66/1,133.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.47

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