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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.58, 1,700.08 and 838.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.58, 1,700.08 and 838.85 is: 1,157.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.58 : 1,700.08 = 838.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.58/1,700.08 = 838.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.58x = 1,700.08 × 838.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.58x = 1,426,101.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,101.51/1,231.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.94

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