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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.77, 1,937.96 and 844.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.77, 1,937.96 and 844.91 is: 1,165.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.77 : 1,937.96 = 844.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.77/1,937.96 = 844.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.77x = 1,937.96 × 844.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.77x = 1,637,397.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,397.56/1,404.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.60

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