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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.89, 1,592.24 and 843.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.89, 1,592.24 and 843.91 is: 1,265.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.89 : 1,592.24 = 843.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.89/1,592.24 = 843.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.89x = 1,592.24 × 843.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.89x = 1,343,707.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,707.26/1,061.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.39

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