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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.73, 2,078.94 and 839.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.73, 2,078.94 and 839.25 is: 1,256.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.73 : 2,078.94 = 839.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.73/2,078.94 = 839.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.73x = 2,078.94 × 839.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.73x = 1,744,750.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,750.40/1,388.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.36

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