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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.34, 1,929.10 and 838.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.34, 1,929.10 and 838.63 is: 1,156.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.34 : 1,929.10 = 838.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.34/1,929.10 = 838.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.34x = 1,929.10 × 838.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.34x = 1,617,801.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,801.13/1,398.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.94

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