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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134, 1,563.48 and 838.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134, 1,563.48 and 838.76 is: 1,156.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134 : 1,563.48 = 838.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134/1,563.48 = 838.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134x = 1,563.48 × 838.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134x = 1,311,384.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,384.48/1,134
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.42

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