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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.07, 1,808.21 and 838.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.07, 1,808.21 and 838.67 is: 1,157.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.07 : 1,808.21 = 838.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.07/1,808.21 = 838.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.07x = 1,808.21 × 838.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.07x = 1,516,478.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,478.25/1,310.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.56

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