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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.68, 1,988.82 and 838.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.68, 1,988.82 and 838.20 is: 1,257.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.68 : 1,988.82 = 838.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.68/1,988.82 = 838.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.68x = 1,988.82 × 838.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.68x = 1,667,028.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,028.92/1,325.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.49

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