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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.48, 1,744.54 and 839.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.48, 1,744.54 and 839.23 is: 1,157.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.48 : 1,744.54 = 839.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.48/1,744.54 = 839.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.48x = 1,744.54 × 839.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.48x = 1,464,063.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,063.84/1,264.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.84

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