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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.28, 1,880.94 and 839.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.28, 1,880.94 and 839.18 is: 1,157.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.28 : 1,880.94 = 839.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.28/1,880.94 = 839.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.28x = 1,880.94 × 839.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.28x = 1,578,447.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,447.23/1,363.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.83

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