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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.88, 1,970.49 and 838.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.88, 1,970.49 and 838.44 is: 1,157.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.88 : 1,970.49 = 838.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.88/1,970.49 = 838.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.88x = 1,970.49 × 838.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.88x = 1,652,137.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,137.64/1,427.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.06

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