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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.16, 1,765.34 and 838.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.16, 1,765.34 and 838.03 is: 1,157.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.16 : 1,765.34 = 838.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.16/1,765.34 = 838.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.16x = 1,765.34 × 838.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.16x = 1,479,407.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,407.88/1,278.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.45

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