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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.58, 2,037.42 and 838.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.58, 2,037.42 and 838.56 is: 1,257.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.58 : 2,037.42 = 838.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.58/2,037.42 = 838.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.58x = 2,037.42 × 838.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.58x = 1,708,498.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,498.92/1,358.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.56

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