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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.84, 1,888.20 and 844.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.84, 1,888.20 and 844.50 is: 1,164.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.84 : 1,888.20 = 844.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.84/1,888.20 = 844.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.84x = 1,888.20 × 844.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.84x = 1,594,584.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,584.90/1,368.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.92

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