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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.16, 1,808.86 and 838.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.16, 1,808.86 and 838.93 is: 1,157.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.16 : 1,808.86 = 838.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.16/1,808.86 = 838.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.16x = 1,808.86 × 838.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.16x = 1,517,493.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,493.68/1,311.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.37

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