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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.54, 1,593.49 and 844.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.54, 1,593.49 and 844.84 is: 1,265.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.54 : 1,593.49 = 844.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.54/1,593.49 = 844.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.54x = 1,593.49 × 844.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.54x = 1,346,239.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,239.87/1,063.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.81

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