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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.67, 1,881.60 and 844.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.67, 1,881.60 and 844.84 is: 1,263.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.67 : 1,881.60 = 844.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.67/1,881.60 = 844.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.67x = 1,881.60 × 844.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.67x = 1,589,650.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,650.94/1,257.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.97

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