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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.54, 1,728.19 and 844.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.54, 1,728.19 and 844.18 is: 1,266.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.54 : 1,728.19 = 844.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.54/1,728.19 = 844.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.54x = 1,728.19 × 844.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.54x = 1,458,890.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,890.57/1,151.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.90

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