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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.55, 1,899.21 and 844.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.55, 1,899.21 and 844.88 is: 1,165.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.55 : 1,899.21 = 844.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.55/1,899.21 = 844.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.55x = 1,899.21 × 844.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.55x = 1,604,595.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,595.05/1,376.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.66

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