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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.80, 1,419.84 and 843.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.80, 1,419.84 and 843.60 is: 1,161.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.80 : 1,419.84 = 843.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.80/1,419.84 = 843.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.80x = 1,419.84 × 843.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.80x = 1,197,777.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,777.02/1,030.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.99

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