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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.03, 1,626.81 and 844.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.03, 1,626.81 and 844.66 is: 1,264.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.03 : 1,626.81 = 844.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.03/1,626.81 = 844.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.03x = 1,626.81 × 844.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.03x = 1,374,101.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,101.33/1,087.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.09

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