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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.97, 1,880.44 and 838.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.97, 1,880.44 and 838.90 is: 1,157.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.97 : 1,880.44 = 838.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.97/1,880.44 = 838.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.97x = 1,880.44 × 838.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.97x = 1,577,501.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,501.12/1,362.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.40

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