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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.88, 1,881.34 and 839.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.88, 1,881.34 and 839.52 is: 1,158.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.88 : 1,881.34 = 839.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.88/1,881.34 = 839.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.88x = 1,881.34 × 839.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.88x = 1,579,422.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,422.56/1,363.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.04

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