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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.48, 1,799.88 and 838.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.48, 1,799.88 and 838.64 is: 1,157.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.48 : 1,799.88 = 838.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.48/1,799.88 = 838.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.48x = 1,799.88 × 838.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.48x = 1,509,451.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,451.36/1,304.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.13

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