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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.52, 1,929.81 and 838.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.52, 1,929.81 and 838.90 is: 1,157.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.52 : 1,929.81 = 838.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.52/1,929.81 = 838.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.52x = 1,929.81 × 838.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.52x = 1,618,917.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,917.61/1,398.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.59

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