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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.78, 1,926.20 and 837.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.78, 1,926.20 and 837.14 is: 1,154.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.78 : 1,926.20 = 837.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.78/1,926.20 = 837.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.78x = 1,926.20 × 837.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.78x = 1,612,499.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,499.07/1,396.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.44

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