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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.10, 1,927.38 and 837.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.10, 1,927.38 and 837.30 is: 1,155.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.10 : 1,927.38 = 837.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.10/1,927.38 = 837.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.10x = 1,927.38 × 837.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.10x = 1,613,795.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,795.27/1,397.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.10

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