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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.66, 2,037.25 and 838.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.66, 2,037.25 and 838.93 is: 1,258.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.66 : 2,037.25 = 838.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.66/2,037.25 = 838.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.66x = 2,037.25 × 838.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.66x = 1,709,110.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,110.14/1,357.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.86

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