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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.84, 1,959.72 and 844.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.84, 1,959.72 and 844.08 is: 1,263.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.84 : 1,959.72 = 844.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.84/1,959.72 = 844.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.84x = 1,959.72 × 844.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.84x = 1,654,160.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,160.46/1,308.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.84

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