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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.70, 1,698.93 and 844.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.70, 1,698.93 and 844.98 is: 1,266.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.70 : 1,698.93 = 844.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.70/1,698.93 = 844.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.70x = 1,698.93 × 844.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.70x = 1,435,561.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,561.87/1,133.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.26

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