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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.71, 1,880.79 and 839

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.71, 1,880.79 and 839 is: 1,157.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.71 : 1,880.79 = 839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.71/1,880.79 = 839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.71x = 1,880.79 × 839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.71x = 1,577,982.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,982.81/1,362.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.97

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