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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552.98, 2,143.14 and 844.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,552.98, 2,143.14 and 844.84 is: 1,165.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,552.98 : 2,143.14 = 844.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,552.98/2,143.14 = 844.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,552.98x = 2,143.14 × 844.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,552.98x = 1,810,609.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,609.91/1,552.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.89

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