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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.22, 1,555.47 and 844.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.22, 1,555.47 and 844.74 is: 1,263.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.22 : 1,555.47 = 844.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.22/1,555.47 = 844.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.22x = 1,555.47 × 844.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.22x = 1,313,967.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,967.73/1,040.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.16

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