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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.07, 1,843.29 and 838.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.07, 1,843.29 and 838.53 is: 1,156.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.07 : 1,843.29 = 838.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.07/1,843.29 = 838.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.07x = 1,843.29 × 838.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.07x = 1,545,653.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,653.96/1,336.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.86

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