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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.44, 1,265.46 and 751.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.44, 1,265.46 and 751.48 is: 1,126.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.44 : 1,265.46 = 751.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.44/1,265.46 = 751.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.44x = 1,265.46 × 751.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.44x = 950,967.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,967.88/844.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.15

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