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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.03, 1,889.13 and 838.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.03, 1,889.13 and 838.09 is: 1,156.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.03 : 1,889.13 = 838.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.03/1,889.13 = 838.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.03x = 1,889.13 × 838.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.03x = 1,583,260.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,260.96/1,369.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.48

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