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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.56, 1,936.32 and 844.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.56, 1,936.32 and 844.03 is: 1,164.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.56 : 1,936.32 = 844.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.56/1,936.32 = 844.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.56x = 1,936.32 × 844.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.56x = 1,634,312.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,312.17/1,403.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.40

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