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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.28, 1,936.68 and 844.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.28, 1,936.68 and 844.54 is: 1,164.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.28 : 1,936.68 = 844.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.28/1,936.68 = 844.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.28x = 1,936.68 × 844.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.28x = 1,635,603.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,603.73/1,404.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.73

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