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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.18, 1,543.16 and 843.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.18, 1,543.16 and 843.92 is: 1,262.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.18 : 1,543.16 = 843.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.18/1,543.16 = 843.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.18x = 1,543.16 × 843.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.18x = 1,302,291.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,291.65/1,031.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.92

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