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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.20, 1,347 and 837.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.20, 1,347 and 837.28 is: 1,152.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.20 : 1,347 = 837.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.20/1,347 = 837.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.20x = 1,347 × 837.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.20x = 1,127,816.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,816.16/978.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.95

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