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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.56, 1,741.44 and 838.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.56, 1,741.44 and 838.56 is: 1,256.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.56 : 1,741.44 = 838.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.56/1,741.44 = 838.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.56x = 1,741.44 × 838.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.56x = 1,460,301.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,301.93/1,162.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.11

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