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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.05, 1,898.52 and 844.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.05, 1,898.52 and 844.38 is: 1,164.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.05 : 1,898.52 = 844.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.05/1,898.52 = 844.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.05x = 1,898.52 × 844.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.05x = 1,603,062.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,062.83/1,376.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.97

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