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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.20, 1,132.80 and 838.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.20, 1,132.80 and 838.20 is: 1,132.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.20 : 1,132.80 = 838.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.20/1,132.80 = 838.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.20x = 1,132.80 × 838.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.20x = 949,512.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,512.96/838.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.80

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