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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.35, 1,928.70 and 837.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.35, 1,928.70 and 837.96 is: 1,156.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.35 : 1,928.70 = 837.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.35/1,928.70 = 837.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.35x = 1,928.70 × 837.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.35x = 1,616,173.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,616,173.45/1,397.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.60

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