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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.39, 1,995.90 and 844.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.39, 1,995.90 and 844.60 is: 1,268.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.39 : 1,995.90 = 844.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.39/1,995.90 = 844.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.39x = 1,995.90 × 844.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.39x = 1,685,737.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,737.14/1,329.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.05

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