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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.10, 1,550.13 and 844.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.10, 1,550.13 and 844.90 is: 1,164.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.10 : 1,550.13 = 844.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.10/1,550.13 = 844.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.10x = 1,550.13 × 844.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.10x = 1,309,704.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,704.84/1,125.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.08

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