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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.23, 1,784.46 and 844.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.23, 1,784.46 and 844.77 is: 1,267.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.23 : 1,784.46 = 844.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.23/1,784.46 = 844.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.23x = 1,784.46 × 844.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.23x = 1,507,458.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,458.27/1,189.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.59

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