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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.08, 1,887.40 and 843.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.08, 1,887.40 and 843.82 is: 1,164.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.08 : 1,887.40 = 843.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.08/1,887.40 = 843.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.08x = 1,887.40 × 843.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.08x = 1,592,622.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,622.20/1,367.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.98

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