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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.10, 1,927.94 and 837.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.10, 1,927.94 and 837.88 is: 1,156.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.10 : 1,927.94 = 837.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.10/1,927.94 = 837.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.10x = 1,927.94 × 837.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.10x = 1,615,382.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,382.37/1,397.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.24

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