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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.47, 1,955.26 and 843.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.47, 1,955.26 and 843.11 is: 1,263.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.47 : 1,955.26 = 843.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.47/1,955.26 = 843.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.47x = 1,955.26 × 843.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.47x = 1,648,499.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,499.26/1,304.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.73

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