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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.90, 1,978.97 and 844.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.90, 1,978.97 and 844.49 is: 1,165.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.90 : 1,978.97 = 844.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.90/1,978.97 = 844.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.90x = 1,978.97 × 844.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.90x = 1,671,220.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,220.38/1,433.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.51

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