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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.40, 2,086.97 and 843.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.40, 2,086.97 and 843.44 is: 1,265.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.40 : 2,086.97 = 843.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.40/2,086.97 = 843.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.40x = 2,086.97 × 843.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.40x = 1,760,219.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,219.32/1,391.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.07

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