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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.93, 1,612.38 and 838.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.93, 1,612.38 and 838.77 is: 1,154.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.93 : 1,612.38 = 838.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.93/1,612.38 = 838.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.93x = 1,612.38 × 838.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.93x = 1,352,415.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,415.97/1,170.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.99

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