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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.14, 1,396.24 and 843.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.14, 1,396.24 and 843.68 is: 1,165.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.14 : 1,396.24 = 843.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.14/1,396.24 = 843.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.14x = 1,396.24 × 843.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.14x = 1,177,979.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,979.76/1,011.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.00

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