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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.77, 1,927.41 and 837.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.77, 1,927.41 and 837.14 is: 1,155.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.77 : 1,927.41 = 837.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.77/1,927.41 = 837.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.77x = 1,927.41 × 837.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.77x = 1,613,502.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,502.37/1,396.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.17

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