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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.68, 1,889.13 and 844.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.68, 1,889.13 and 844.41 is: 1,165.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.68 : 1,889.13 = 844.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.68/1,889.13 = 844.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.68x = 1,889.13 × 844.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.68x = 1,595,200.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,200.26/1,368.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.51

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