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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.37, 1,774.68 and 844.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.37, 1,774.68 and 844.02 is: 1,165.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.37 : 1,774.68 = 844.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.37/1,774.68 = 844.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.37x = 1,774.68 × 844.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.37x = 1,497,862.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,862.25/1,285.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.32

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