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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.19, 1,927.82 and 837.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.19, 1,927.82 and 837.59 is: 1,155.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.19 : 1,927.82 = 837.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.19/1,927.82 = 837.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.19x = 1,927.82 × 837.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.19x = 1,614,708.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,708.93/1,397.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.68

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