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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.56, 1,934.94 and 843.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.56, 1,934.94 and 843.03 is: 1,163.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.56 : 1,934.94 = 843.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.56/1,934.94 = 843.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.56x = 1,934.94 × 843.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.56x = 1,631,212.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,212.47/1,402.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.03

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