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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.08, 1,563.38 and 839.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.08, 1,563.38 and 839.35 is: 1,256.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.08 : 1,563.38 = 839.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.08/1,563.38 = 839.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.08x = 1,563.38 × 839.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.08x = 1,312,223.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,223.00/1,044.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.82

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