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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.41, 1,735.83 and 838.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.41, 1,735.83 and 838.46 is: 1,157.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.41 : 1,735.83 = 838.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.41/1,735.83 = 838.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.41x = 1,735.83 × 838.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.41x = 1,455,424.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,424.02/1,257.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.48

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