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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.22, 1,705.20 and 844.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.22, 1,705.20 and 844.28 is: 1,165.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.22 : 1,705.20 = 844.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.22/1,705.20 = 844.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.22x = 1,705.20 × 844.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.22x = 1,439,666.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,666.26/1,235.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.51

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