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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.88, 1,927.31 and 837.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.88, 1,927.31 and 837.07 is: 1,154.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.88 : 1,927.31 = 837.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.88/1,927.31 = 837.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.88x = 1,927.31 × 837.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.88x = 1,613,293.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,293.38/1,396.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.93

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