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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.90, 1,391.16 and 844.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.90, 1,391.16 and 844.06 is: 1,162.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.90 : 1,391.16 = 844.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.90/1,391.16 = 844.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.90x = 1,391.16 × 844.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.90x = 1,174,222.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,222.51/1,009.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.71

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