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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.15, 1,597.92 and 844.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.15, 1,597.92 and 844.22 is: 1,165.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.15 : 1,597.92 = 844.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.15/1,597.92 = 844.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.15x = 1,597.92 × 844.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.15x = 1,348,996.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,996.02/1,157.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.79

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