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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.31, 1,812.45 and 838.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.31, 1,812.45 and 838.01 is: 1,257.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.31 : 1,812.45 = 838.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.31/1,812.45 = 838.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.31x = 1,812.45 × 838.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.31x = 1,518,842.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,842.16/1,208.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.00

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