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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.54, 1,745.30 and 838.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.54, 1,745.30 and 838.41 is: 1,157.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.54 : 1,745.30 = 838.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.54/1,745.30 = 838.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.54x = 1,745.30 × 838.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.54x = 1,463,264.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,264.05/1,264.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.16

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