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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.07, 1,361.48 and 844.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.07, 1,361.48 and 844.39 is: 1,260.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.07 : 1,361.48 = 844.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.07/1,361.48 = 844.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.07x = 1,361.48 × 844.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.07x = 1,149,620.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,620.10/912.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.45

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