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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.81, 1,443.52 and 837.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.81, 1,443.52 and 837.44 is: 1,155.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.81 : 1,443.52 = 837.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.81/1,443.52 = 837.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.81x = 1,443.52 × 837.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.81x = 1,208,860.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,860.63/1,045.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.91

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