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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.58, 1,936.86 and 843.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.58, 1,936.86 and 843.92 is: 1,164.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.58 : 1,936.86 = 843.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.58/1,936.86 = 843.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.58x = 1,936.86 × 843.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.58x = 1,634,554.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,554.05/1,403.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.56

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