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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.95, 1,936.22 and 843.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.95, 1,936.22 and 843.60 is: 1,164.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.95 : 1,936.22 = 843.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.95/1,936.22 = 843.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.95x = 1,936.22 × 843.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.95x = 1,633,390.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,390.97/1,402.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.25

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