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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.04, 1,807.30 and 838.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.04, 1,807.30 and 838.88 is: 1,156.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.04 : 1,807.30 = 838.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.04/1,807.30 = 838.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.04x = 1,807.30 × 838.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.04x = 1,516,107.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,107.82/1,311.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.42

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