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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.34, 1,928.16 and 837.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.34, 1,928.16 and 837.73 is: 1,155.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.34 : 1,928.16 = 837.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.34/1,928.16 = 837.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.34x = 1,928.16 × 837.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.34x = 1,615,277.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,277.48/1,397.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.97

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