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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.64, 1,754.80 and 843.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.64, 1,754.80 and 843.92 is: 1,262.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.64 : 1,754.80 = 843.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.64/1,754.80 = 843.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.64x = 1,754.80 × 843.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.64x = 1,480,910.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,910.82/1,172.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.89

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