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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.52, 1,804.08 and 838.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.52, 1,804.08 and 838.40 is: 1,256.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.52 : 1,804.08 = 838.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.52/1,804.08 = 838.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.52x = 1,804.08 × 838.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.52x = 1,512,540.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,540.67/1,203.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.76

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