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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.89, 1,927.04 and 837.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.89, 1,927.04 and 837.09 is: 1,154.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.89 : 1,927.04 = 837.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.89/1,927.04 = 837.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.89x = 1,927.04 × 837.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.89x = 1,613,101.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,101.73/1,396.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.78

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