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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.72, 1,927.74 and 837.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.72, 1,927.74 and 837.64 is: 1,156.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.72 : 1,927.74 = 837.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.72/1,927.74 = 837.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.72x = 1,927.74 × 837.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.72x = 1,614,752.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,752.13/1,396.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.10

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