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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.27, 1,350.96 and 837.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.27, 1,350.96 and 837.58 is: 1,156.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.27 : 1,350.96 = 837.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.27/1,350.96 = 837.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.27x = 1,350.96 × 837.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.27x = 1,131,537.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,537.08/978.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.67

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