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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.42, 1,870.70 and 844.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.42, 1,870.70 and 844.52 is: 1,165.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.42 : 1,870.70 = 844.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.42/1,870.70 = 844.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.42x = 1,870.70 × 844.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.42x = 1,579,829.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,829.99/1,355.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.56

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