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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.67, 1,938.09 and 844.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.67, 1,938.09 and 844.96 is: 1,165.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.67 : 1,938.09 = 844.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.67/1,938.09 = 844.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.67x = 1,938.09 × 844.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.67x = 1,637,608.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,608.53/1,404.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.83

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