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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.60, 1,970.22 and 838.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.60, 1,970.22 and 838.11 is: 1,156.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.60 : 1,970.22 = 838.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.60/1,970.22 = 838.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.60x = 1,970.22 × 838.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.60x = 1,651,261.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,261.08/1,427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.67

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