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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.31, 1,958.87 and 844.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.31, 1,958.87 and 844.94 is: 1,265.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.31 : 1,958.87 = 844.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.31/1,958.87 = 844.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.31x = 1,958.87 × 844.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.31x = 1,655,127.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,127.62/1,308.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.09

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