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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.38, 2,122.98 and 839.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.38, 2,122.98 and 839.80 is: 1,158.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.38 : 2,122.98 = 839.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.38/2,122.98 = 839.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.38x = 2,122.98 × 839.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.38x = 1,782,878.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,878.60/1,538.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.93

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