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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.88, 1,752.66 and 844.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.88, 1,752.66 and 844.44 is: 1,265.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.88 : 1,752.66 = 844.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.88/1,752.66 = 844.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.88x = 1,752.66 × 844.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.88x = 1,480,016.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,016.21/1,169.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.10

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