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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.94, 1,927.84 and 837.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.94, 1,927.84 and 837.50 is: 1,155.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.94 : 1,927.84 = 837.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.94/1,927.84 = 837.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.94x = 1,927.84 × 837.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.94x = 1,614,566
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,566/1,396.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.79

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