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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.76, 1,575.36 and 843.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.76, 1,575.36 and 843.84 is: 1,266.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.76 : 1,575.36 = 843.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.76/1,575.36 = 843.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.76x = 1,575.36 × 843.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.76x = 1,329,351.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,351.78/1,049.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.34

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