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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,467.94, 2,025.80 and 838.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,467.94, 2,025.80 and 838.56 is: 1,157.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,467.94 : 2,025.80 = 838.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,467.94/2,025.80 = 838.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,467.94x = 2,025.80 × 838.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,467.94x = 1,698,754.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,754.85/1,467.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.24

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