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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.16, 1,622.22 and 844.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.16, 1,622.22 and 844.44 is: 1,165.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.16 : 1,622.22 = 844.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.16/1,622.22 = 844.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.16x = 1,622.22 × 844.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.16x = 1,369,867.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,867.46/1,175.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.69

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