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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.50, 1,978.44 and 844.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.50, 1,978.44 and 844.36 is: 1,165.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.50 : 1,978.44 = 844.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.50/1,978.44 = 844.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.50x = 1,978.44 × 844.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.50x = 1,670,515.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,515.60/1,433.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.34

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