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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.76, 1,744.71 and 844.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.76, 1,744.71 and 844.64 is: 1,165.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.76 : 1,744.71 = 844.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.76/1,744.71 = 844.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.76x = 1,744.71 × 844.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.76x = 1,473,651.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,651.85/1,264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.16

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