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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.43, 1,728.02 and 844.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.43, 1,728.02 and 844.08 is: 1,266.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.43 : 1,728.02 = 844.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.43/1,728.02 = 844.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.43x = 1,728.02 × 844.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.43x = 1,458,582.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,582.90/1,151.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.76

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