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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.59, 1,880.96 and 839.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.59, 1,880.96 and 839.25 is: 1,157.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.59 : 1,880.96 = 839.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.59/1,880.96 = 839.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.59x = 1,880.96 × 839.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.59x = 1,578,591.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,591.48/1,363.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.67

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