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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.04, 1,815.57 and 843.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.04, 1,815.57 and 843.78 is: 1,164.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.04 : 1,815.57 = 843.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.04/1,815.57 = 843.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.04x = 1,815.57 × 843.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.04x = 1,531,941.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,941.65/1,316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.05

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