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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.47, 1,801.38 and 839.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.47, 1,801.38 and 839.53 is: 1,159.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.47 : 1,801.38 = 839.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.47/1,801.38 = 839.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.47x = 1,801.38 × 839.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.47x = 1,512,312.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,312.55/1,304.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.33

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