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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.07, 1,898.96 and 844.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.07, 1,898.96 and 844.89 is: 1,165.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.07 : 1,898.96 = 844.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.07/1,898.96 = 844.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.07x = 1,898.96 × 844.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.07x = 1,604,412.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,412.31/1,376.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.94

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