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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.34, 1,815.62 and 844.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.34, 1,815.62 and 844.25 is: 1,164.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.34 : 1,815.62 = 844.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.34/1,815.62 = 844.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.34x = 1,815.62 × 844.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.34x = 1,532,823.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,823.89/1,316.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.46

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