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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.08, 1,799.72 and 838.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.08, 1,799.72 and 838.16 is: 1,156.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.08 : 1,799.72 = 838.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.08/1,799.72 = 838.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.08x = 1,799.72 × 838.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.08x = 1,508,453.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,453.32/1,304.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.72

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