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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.26, 1,881.31 and 839.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.26, 1,881.31 and 839.19 is: 1,158.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.26 : 1,881.31 = 839.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.26/1,881.31 = 839.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.26x = 1,881.31 × 839.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.26x = 1,578,776.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,776.54/1,363.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.09

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