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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.50, 1,887.78 and 843.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.50, 1,887.78 and 843.84 is: 1,164.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.50 : 1,887.78 = 843.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.50/1,887.78 = 843.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.50x = 1,887.78 × 843.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.50x = 1,592,984.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,984.28/1,367.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.89

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