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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.30, 1,507.71 and 844.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.30, 1,507.71 and 844.21 is: 1,164.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.30 : 1,507.71 = 844.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.30/1,507.71 = 844.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.30x = 1,507.71 × 844.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.30x = 1,272,823.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,823.86/1,093.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.20

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