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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.97, 1,881.82 and 839.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.97, 1,881.82 and 839.90 is: 1,158.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.97 : 1,881.82 = 839.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.97/1,881.82 = 839.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.97x = 1,881.82 × 839.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.97x = 1,580,540.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,540.62/1,363.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.78

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