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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.99, 1,928.75 and 838.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.99, 1,928.75 and 838.64 is: 1,157.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.99 : 1,928.75 = 838.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.99/1,928.75 = 838.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.99x = 1,928.75 × 838.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.99x = 1,617,527.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,527.53/1,397.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.04

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