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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.52, 2,036.62 and 838.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.52, 2,036.62 and 838.50 is: 1,257.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.52 : 2,036.62 = 838.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.52/2,036.62 = 838.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.52x = 2,036.62 × 838.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.52x = 1,707,705.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,705.87/1,358.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.03

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