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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.72, 1,397.68 and 845.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.72, 1,397.68 and 845.76 is: 1,166.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.72 : 1,397.68 = 845.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.72/1,397.68 = 845.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.72x = 1,397.68 × 845.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.72x = 1,182,101.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,101.84/1,013.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.10

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