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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.19, 1,936.32 and 843.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.19, 1,936.32 and 843.33 is: 1,163.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.19 : 1,936.32 = 843.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.19/1,936.32 = 843.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.19x = 1,936.32 × 843.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.19x = 1,632,956.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,956.75/1,403.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.75

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