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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.61, 1,788.65 and 844.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.61, 1,788.65 and 844.80 is: 1,269.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.61 : 1,788.65 = 844.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.61/1,788.65 = 844.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.61x = 1,788.65 × 844.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.61x = 1,511,051.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,051.52/1,190.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.14

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