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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.30, 1,970.28 and 838.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.30, 1,970.28 and 838.74 is: 1,157.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.30 : 1,970.28 = 838.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.30/1,970.28 = 838.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.30x = 1,970.28 × 838.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.30x = 1,652,552.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,552.65/1,428.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.01

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