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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.26, 1,647.03 and 839.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.26, 1,647.03 and 839.26 is: 1,158.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.26 : 1,647.03 = 839.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.26/1,647.03 = 839.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.26x = 1,647.03 × 839.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.26x = 1,382,286.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,286.40/1,193.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.41

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