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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.48, 1,543.63 and 844.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.48, 1,543.63 and 844.22 is: 1,263.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.48 : 1,543.63 = 844.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.48/1,543.63 = 844.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.48x = 1,543.63 × 844.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.48x = 1,303,169.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,169.02/1,031.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.39

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