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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.24, 1,679.47 and 844.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.24, 1,679.47 and 844.58 is: 1,164.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.24 : 1,679.47 = 844.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.24/1,679.47 = 844.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.24x = 1,679.47 × 844.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.24x = 1,418,439.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418,439.41/1,218.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.33

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