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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.18, 1,881.09 and 839.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.18, 1,881.09 and 839.22 is: 1,158.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.18 : 1,881.09 = 839.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.18/1,881.09 = 839.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.18x = 1,881.09 × 839.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.18x = 1,578,648.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,648.35/1,363.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.06

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