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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.53, 1,927.13 and 837.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.53, 1,927.13 and 837.05 is: 1,155.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.53 : 1,927.13 = 837.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.53/1,927.13 = 837.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.53x = 1,927.13 × 837.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.53x = 1,613,090.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,090.35/1,396.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.07

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