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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.88, 1,735.40 and 838.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.88, 1,735.40 and 838.22 is: 1,157.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.88 : 1,735.40 = 838.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.88/1,735.40 = 838.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.88x = 1,735.40 × 838.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.88x = 1,454,640.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,640.63/1,256.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.34

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