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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.93, 1,421.71 and 845.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.93, 1,421.71 and 845.43 is: 1,164.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.93 : 1,421.71 = 845.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.93/1,421.71 = 845.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.93x = 1,421.71 × 845.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.93x = 1,201,956.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,956.29/1,031.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.77

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