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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.50, 1,545.14 and 845.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.50, 1,545.14 and 845.23 is: 1,264.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.50 : 1,545.14 = 845.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.50/1,545.14 = 845.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.50x = 1,545.14 × 845.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.50x = 1,306,002.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,002.45/1,032.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.90

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