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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.95, 1,929.33 and 838.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.95, 1,929.33 and 838.60 is: 1,157.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.95 : 1,929.33 = 838.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.95/1,929.33 = 838.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.95x = 1,929.33 × 838.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.95x = 1,617,936.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,936.14/1,397.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.36

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