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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.77, 1,970.22 and 838.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.77, 1,970.22 and 838.23 is: 1,156.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.77 : 1,970.22 = 838.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.77/1,970.22 = 838.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.77x = 1,970.22 × 838.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.77x = 1,651,487.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,487.66/1,427.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.69

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