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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.40, 1,879.54 and 838.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.40, 1,879.54 and 838.13 is: 1,156.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.40 : 1,879.54 = 838.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.40/1,879.54 = 838.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.40x = 1,879.54 × 838.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.40x = 1,575,287.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,287.37/1,362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.26

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