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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.73, 1,698.21 and 838.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.73, 1,698.21 and 838.07 is: 1,155.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.73 : 1,698.21 = 838.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.73/1,698.21 = 838.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.73x = 1,698.21 × 838.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.73x = 1,423,218.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,218.85/1,231.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.46

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