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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.17, 1,929.96 and 838.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.17, 1,929.96 and 838.82 is: 1,157.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.17 : 1,929.96 = 838.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.17/1,929.96 = 838.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.17x = 1,929.96 × 838.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.17x = 1,618,879.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,879.40/1,398.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.86

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