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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.90, 1,389.78 and 843.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.90, 1,389.78 and 843.06 is: 1,161.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.90 : 1,389.78 = 843.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.90/1,389.78 = 843.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.90x = 1,389.78 × 843.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.90x = 1,171,667.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,667.93/1,008.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.33

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