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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.26, 1,881.48 and 839.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.26, 1,881.48 and 839.46 is: 1,158.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.26 : 1,881.48 = 839.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.26/1,881.48 = 839.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.26x = 1,881.48 × 839.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.26x = 1,579,427.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,427.20/1,363.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.57

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