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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.80, 1,988.69 and 838.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.80, 1,988.69 and 838.13 is: 1,258.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.80 : 1,988.69 = 838.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.80/1,988.69 = 838.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.80x = 1,988.69 × 838.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.80x = 1,666,766.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,766.62/1,324.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.13

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