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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.65, 1,971.27 and 838.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.65, 1,971.27 and 838.97 is: 1,157.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.65 : 1,971.27 = 838.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.65/1,971.27 = 838.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.65x = 1,971.27 × 838.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.65x = 1,653,836.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,836.39/1,428.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.62

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