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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.47, 1,549.96 and 844.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.47, 1,549.96 and 844.21 is: 1,163.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.47 : 1,549.96 = 844.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.47/1,549.96 = 844.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.47x = 1,549.96 × 844.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.47x = 1,308,491.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,491.73/1,124.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.65

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