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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.44, 1,929.66 and 838.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.44, 1,929.66 and 838.80 is: 1,157.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.44 : 1,929.66 = 838.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.44/1,929.66 = 838.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.44x = 1,929.66 × 838.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.44x = 1,618,598.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,598.81/1,398.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.44

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