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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.10, 1,809.60 and 844.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.10, 1,809.60 and 844.60 is: 1,264.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.10 : 1,809.60 = 844.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.10/1,809.60 = 844.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.10x = 1,809.60 × 844.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.10x = 1,528,388.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,388.16/1,209.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.07

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