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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.10, 1,256.60 and 751.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.10, 1,256.60 and 751.70 is: 1,127.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.10 : 1,256.60 = 751.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.10/1,256.60 = 751.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.10x = 1,256.60 × 751.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.10x = 944,586.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,586.22/838.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.06

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