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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.05, 1,843.97 and 838.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.05, 1,843.97 and 838.76 is: 1,157.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.05 : 1,843.97 = 838.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.05/1,843.97 = 838.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.05x = 1,843.97 × 838.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.05x = 1,546,644.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,644.08/1,336.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.62

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