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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.21, 1,565.10 and 839.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.21, 1,565.10 and 839.01 is: 1,257.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.21 : 1,565.10 = 839.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.21/1,565.10 = 839.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.21x = 1,565.10 × 839.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.21x = 1,313,134.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,134.55/1,044.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.54

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