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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.36, 1,880.66 and 839.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.36, 1,880.66 and 839.02 is: 1,157.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.36 : 1,880.66 = 839.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.36/1,880.66 = 839.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.36x = 1,880.66 × 839.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.36x = 1,577,911.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,911.35/1,363.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.37

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