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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.66, 1,978.52 and 844.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.66, 1,978.52 and 844.20 is: 1,165.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.66 : 1,978.52 = 844.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.66/1,978.52 = 844.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.66x = 1,978.52 × 844.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.66x = 1,670,262.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,262.36/1,433.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.04

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