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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.84, 1,971.81 and 839.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.84, 1,971.81 and 839.39 is: 1,158.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.84 : 1,971.81 = 839.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.84/1,971.81 = 839.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.84x = 1,971.81 × 839.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.84x = 1,655,107.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,107.74/1,428.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.36

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