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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.95, 1,929.41 and 838.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.95, 1,929.41 and 838.87 is: 1,157.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.95 : 1,929.41 = 838.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.95/1,929.41 = 838.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.95x = 1,929.41 × 838.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.95x = 1,618,524.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,524.17/1,397.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.78

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