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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.11, 2,044.58 and 844.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.11, 2,044.58 and 844.25 is: 1,265.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.11 : 2,044.58 = 844.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.11/2,044.58 = 844.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.11x = 2,044.58 × 844.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.11x = 1,726,122.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,122.22/1,364.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.39

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