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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.29, 2,002.83 and 844.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.29, 2,002.83 and 844.47 is: 1,263.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.29 : 2,002.83 = 844.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.29/2,002.83 = 844.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.29x = 2,002.83 × 844.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.29x = 1,691,319.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,319.84/1,338.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.80

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