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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.52, 1,808.52 and 844.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.52, 1,808.52 and 844.80 is: 1,165.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.52 : 1,808.52 = 844.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.52/1,808.52 = 844.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.52x = 1,808.52 × 844.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.52x = 1,527,837.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,837.70/1,310.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.83

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