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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.30, 1,888.74 and 844.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.30, 1,888.74 and 844.50 is: 1,165.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.30 : 1,888.74 = 844.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.30/1,888.74 = 844.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.30x = 1,888.74 × 844.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.30x = 1,595,040.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,040.93/1,368.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.71

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