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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.42, 1,992.04 and 846.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.42, 1,992.04 and 846.11 is: 1,167.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.42 : 1,992.04 = 846.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.42/1,992.04 = 846.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.42x = 1,992.04 × 846.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.42x = 1,685,475.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,475.00/1,443.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.70

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