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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.37, 1,785.91 and 844.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.37, 1,785.91 and 844.37 is: 1,266.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.37 : 1,785.91 = 844.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.37/1,785.91 = 844.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.37x = 1,785.91 × 844.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.37x = 1,507,968.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,968.83/1,190.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.81

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