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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.53, 1,302.76 and 819.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.53, 1,302.76 and 819.97 is: 1,130.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.53 : 1,302.76 = 819.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.53/1,302.76 = 819.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.53x = 1,302.76 × 819.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.53x = 1,068,224.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,224.12/944.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.96

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