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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.36, 1,887.57 and 844.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.36, 1,887.57 and 844.02 is: 1,164.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.36 : 1,887.57 = 844.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.36/1,887.57 = 844.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.36x = 1,887.57 × 844.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.36x = 1,593,146.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,146.83/1,368.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.27

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