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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.94, 1,798.23 and 838.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.94, 1,798.23 and 838.54 is: 1,157.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.94 : 1,798.23 = 838.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.94/1,798.23 = 838.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.94x = 1,798.23 × 838.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.94x = 1,507,887.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,887.78/1,302.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.30

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