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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.89, 1,885.91 and 843.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.89, 1,885.91 and 843.09 is: 1,163.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.89 : 1,885.91 = 843.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.89/1,885.91 = 843.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.89x = 1,885.91 × 843.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.89x = 1,589,991.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,991.86/1,366.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.22

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