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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.29, 2,071.95 and 838.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.29, 2,071.95 and 838.23 is: 1,156.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.29 : 2,071.95 = 838.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.29/2,071.95 = 838.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.29x = 2,071.95 × 838.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.29x = 1,736,770.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,770.65/1,501.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.85

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