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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.93, 1,937.23 and 844.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.93, 1,937.23 and 844.40 is: 1,165.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.93 : 1,937.23 = 844.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.93/1,937.23 = 844.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.93x = 1,937.23 × 844.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.93x = 1,635,785.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,785.21/1,403.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.15

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