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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.48, 1,247.76 and 796.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.48, 1,247.76 and 796.14 is: 1,186.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.48 : 1,247.76 = 796.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.48/1,247.76 = 796.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.48x = 1,247.76 × 796.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.48x = 993,391.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,391.65/837.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.17

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