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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.91, 2,133.73 and 838.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.91, 2,133.73 and 838.05 is: 1,257.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.91 : 2,133.73 = 838.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.91/2,133.73 = 838.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.91x = 2,133.73 × 838.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.91x = 1,788,157.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788,157.57/1,421.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.57

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