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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.41, 1,811.97 and 843.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.41, 1,811.97 and 843.48 is: 1,263.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.41 : 1,811.97 = 843.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.41/1,811.97 = 843.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.41x = 1,811.97 × 843.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.41x = 1,528,360.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,360.46/1,209.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.72

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