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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.46, 1,799.64 and 838.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.46, 1,799.64 and 838.98 is: 1,157.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.46 : 1,799.64 = 838.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.46/1,799.64 = 838.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.46x = 1,799.64 × 838.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.46x = 1,509,861.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,861.97/1,304.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.46

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