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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.16, 1,936.32 and 843.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.16, 1,936.32 and 843.30 is: 1,163.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.16 : 1,936.32 = 843.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.16/1,936.32 = 843.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.16x = 1,936.32 × 843.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.16x = 1,632,898.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,898.66/1,403.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.73

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