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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.13, 1,743.41 and 844.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.13, 1,743.41 and 844.15 is: 1,164.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.13 : 1,743.41 = 844.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.13/1,743.41 = 844.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.13x = 1,743.41 × 844.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.13x = 1,471,686.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,686.61/1,264.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.19

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