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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434, 1,978.84 and 844.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434, 1,978.84 and 844.40 is: 1,165.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434 : 1,978.84 = 844.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434/1,978.84 = 844.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434x = 1,978.84 × 844.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434x = 1,670,932.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,932.50/1,434
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.22

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