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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.70, 1,738.16 and 838.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.70, 1,738.16 and 838.86 is: 1,252.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.70 : 1,738.16 = 838.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.70/1,738.16 = 838.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.70x = 1,738.16 × 838.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.70x = 1,458,068.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,068.70/1,163.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.96

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