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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.44, 1,928.76 and 837.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.44, 1,928.76 and 837.93 is: 1,156.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.44 : 1,928.76 = 837.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.44/1,928.76 = 837.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.44x = 1,928.76 × 837.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.44x = 1,616,163.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,616,163.82/1,397.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.52

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