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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.39, 1,735.65 and 838.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.39, 1,735.65 and 838.04 is: 1,156.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.39 : 1,735.65 = 838.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.39/1,735.65 = 838.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.39x = 1,735.65 × 838.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.39x = 1,454,535.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,535.45/1,257.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.79

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