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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.75, 1,593.53 and 844.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.75, 1,593.53 and 844.77 is: 1,266.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.75 : 1,593.53 = 844.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.75/1,593.53 = 844.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.75x = 1,593.53 × 844.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.75x = 1,346,162.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,162.11/1,062.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.68

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