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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.08, 1,998.08 and 844.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.08, 1,998.08 and 844.44 is: 1,267.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.08 : 1,998.08 = 844.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.08/1,998.08 = 844.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.08x = 1,998.08 × 844.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.08x = 1,687,258.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,258.68/1,331.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.59

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