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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.79, 1,927.62 and 837.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.79, 1,927.62 and 837.15 is: 1,155.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.79 : 1,927.62 = 837.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.79/1,927.62 = 837.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.79x = 1,927.62 × 837.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.79x = 1,613,697.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,697.44/1,396.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.29

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