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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.06, 2,129.44 and 844.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.06, 2,129.44 and 844.44 is: 1,165.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.06 : 2,129.44 = 844.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.06/2,129.44 = 844.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.06x = 2,129.44 × 844.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.06x = 1,798,184.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,184.31/1,543.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.34

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