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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.92, 1,929.32 and 838.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.92, 1,929.32 and 838.71 is: 1,157.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.92 : 1,929.32 = 838.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.92/1,929.32 = 838.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.92x = 1,929.32 × 838.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.92x = 1,618,135.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,135.78/1,397.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.54

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