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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.66, 1,704.61 and 838.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.66, 1,704.61 and 838.20 is: 1,155.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.66 : 1,704.61 = 838.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.66/1,704.61 = 838.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.66x = 1,704.61 × 838.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.66x = 1,428,791.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,791.39/1,236.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.37

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