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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.12, 2,041.50 and 843.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.12, 2,041.50 and 843.92 is: 1,262.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.12 : 2,041.50 = 843.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.12/2,041.50 = 843.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.12x = 2,041.50 × 843.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.12x = 1,722,862.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,862.68/1,364.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.98

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