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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.18, 2,086.77 and 843.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.18, 2,086.77 and 843.52 is: 1,265.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.18 : 2,086.77 = 843.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.18/2,086.77 = 843.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.18x = 2,086.77 × 843.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.18x = 1,760,225.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,225.43/1,391.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.28

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