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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.33, 1,927.59 and 837.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.33, 1,927.59 and 837.53 is: 1,155.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.33 : 1,927.59 = 837.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.33/1,927.59 = 837.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.33x = 1,927.59 × 837.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.33x = 1,614,414.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,414.45/1,397.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.36

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