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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.66, 1,671.30 and 838.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.66, 1,671.30 and 838.98 is: 1,156.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.66 : 1,671.30 = 838.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.66/1,671.30 = 838.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.66x = 1,671.30 × 838.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.66x = 1,402,187.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,187.27/1,212.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.29

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