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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.88, 1,879.20 and 838.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.88, 1,879.20 and 838.08 is: 1,156.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.88 : 1,879.20 = 838.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.88/1,879.20 = 838.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.88x = 1,879.20 × 838.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.88x = 1,574,919.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,919.94/1,361.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.43

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