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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.80, 1,814.70 and 844.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.80, 1,814.70 and 844.52 is: 1,266.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.80 : 1,814.70 = 844.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.80/1,814.70 = 844.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.80x = 1,814.70 × 844.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.80x = 1,532,550.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,550.44/1,209.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.78

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