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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.40, 1,846.80 and 872.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.40, 1,846.80 and 872.80 is: 1,204.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.40 : 1,846.80 = 872.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.40/1,846.80 = 872.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.40x = 1,846.80 × 872.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.40x = 1,611,887.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,887.04/1,338.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.34

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