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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.26, 1,644.78 and 944.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.26, 1,644.78 and 944.14 is: 1,301.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.26 : 1,644.78 = 944.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.26/1,644.78 = 944.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.26x = 1,644.78 × 944.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.26x = 1,552,902.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,902.59/1,193.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.39

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