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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.70, 1,860.75 and 844.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.70, 1,860.75 and 844.22 is: 1,164.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.70 : 1,860.75 = 844.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.70/1,860.75 = 844.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.70x = 1,860.75 × 844.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.70x = 1,570,882.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,882.37/1,348.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.74

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