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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.96, 2,425.36 and 838.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.96, 2,425.36 and 838.83 is: 1,257.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.96 : 2,425.36 = 838.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.96/2,425.36 = 838.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.96x = 2,425.36 × 838.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.96x = 2,034,464.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,464.73/1,617.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.43

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