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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.02, 1,914.30 and 838.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.02, 1,914.30 and 838.22 is: 1,257.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.02 : 1,914.30 = 838.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.02/1,914.30 = 838.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.02x = 1,914.30 × 838.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.02x = 1,604,594.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,594.97/1,276.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.50

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