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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.70, 1,645.25 and 838.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.70, 1,645.25 and 838.47 is: 1,156.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.70 : 1,645.25 = 838.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.70/1,645.25 = 838.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.70x = 1,645.25 × 838.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.70x = 1,379,494.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,494.74/1,192.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.61

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