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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552.95, 2,143.02 and 844.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,552.95, 2,143.02 and 844.77 is: 1,165.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,552.95 : 2,143.02 = 844.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,552.95/2,143.02 = 844.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,552.95x = 2,143.02 × 844.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,552.95x = 1,810,359.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,359.01/1,552.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.75

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