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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.62, 2,090.40 and 844.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.62, 2,090.40 and 844.06 is: 1,267.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.62 : 2,090.40 = 844.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.62/2,090.40 = 844.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.62x = 2,090.40 × 844.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.62x = 1,764,423.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,423.02/1,391.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.89

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