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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.74, 1,591.61 and 838.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.74, 1,591.61 and 838.49 is: 1,156.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.74 : 1,591.61 = 838.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.74/1,591.61 = 838.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.74x = 1,591.61 × 838.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.74x = 1,334,536.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,536.92/1,153.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.71

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