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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.93, 1,898.16 and 844.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.93, 1,898.16 and 844.66 is: 1,165.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.93 : 1,898.16 = 844.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.93/1,898.16 = 844.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.93x = 1,898.16 × 844.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.93x = 1,603,299.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,299.83/1,375.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.25

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