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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.47, 1,657.04 and 844.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.47, 1,657.04 and 844.90 is: 1,266.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.47 : 1,657.04 = 844.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.47/1,657.04 = 844.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.47x = 1,657.04 × 844.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.47x = 1,400,028.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,028.87/1,105.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.46

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