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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.19, 1,971.23 and 838.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.19, 1,971.23 and 838.91 is: 1,157.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.19 : 1,971.23 = 838.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.19/1,971.23 = 838.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.19x = 1,971.23 × 838.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.19x = 1,653,685.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,685.29/1,428.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.89

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