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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.12, 1,808.42 and 844.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.12, 1,808.42 and 844.52 is: 1,165.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.12 : 1,808.42 = 844.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.12/1,808.42 = 844.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.12x = 1,808.42 × 844.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.12x = 1,527,246.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,246.86/1,310.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.73

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