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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.34, 1,960.20 and 844.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.34, 1,960.20 and 844.56 is: 1,266.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.34 : 1,960.20 = 844.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.34/1,960.20 = 844.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.34x = 1,960.20 × 844.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.34x = 1,655,506.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,506.51/1,307.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.32

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