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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.41, 1,507.89 and 844.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.41, 1,507.89 and 844.35 is: 1,164.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.41 : 1,507.89 = 844.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.41/1,507.89 = 844.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.41x = 1,507.89 × 844.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.41x = 1,273,186.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,186.92/1,093.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.42

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