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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.70, 2,126.54 and 838.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.70, 2,126.54 and 838.82 is: 1,258.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.70 : 2,126.54 = 838.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.70/2,126.54 = 838.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.70x = 2,126.54 × 838.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.70x = 1,783,775.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,783,775.75/1,417.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.22

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