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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.88, 1,937.36 and 844.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.88, 1,937.36 and 844.36 is: 1,165.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.88 : 1,937.36 = 844.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.88/1,937.36 = 844.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.88x = 1,937.36 × 844.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.88x = 1,635,829.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,829.29/1,403.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.22

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