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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.88, 1,960.56 and 844.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.88, 1,960.56 and 844.64 is: 1,267.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.88 : 1,960.56 = 844.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.88/1,960.56 = 844.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.88x = 1,960.56 × 844.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.88x = 1,655,967.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,967.40/1,306.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.12

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