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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.30, 1,810.20 and 844.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.30, 1,810.20 and 844.74 is: 1,166.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.30 : 1,810.20 = 844.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.30/1,810.20 = 844.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.30x = 1,810.20 × 844.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.30x = 1,529,148.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,148.35/1,311.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.13

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