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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.65, 1,898.44 and 844.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.65, 1,898.44 and 844.63 is: 1,165.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.65 : 1,898.44 = 844.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.65/1,898.44 = 844.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.65x = 1,898.44 × 844.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.65x = 1,603,472.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,472.52/1,375.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.61

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