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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.48, 1,936.98 and 844.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.48, 1,936.98 and 844.24 is: 1,165.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.48 : 1,936.98 = 844.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.48/1,936.98 = 844.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.48x = 1,936.98 × 844.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.48x = 1,635,271.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,271.77/1,403.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.16

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