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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.38, 1,577.13 and 845.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.38, 1,577.13 and 845.01 is: 1,267.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.38 : 1,577.13 = 845.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.38/1,577.13 = 845.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.38x = 1,577.13 × 845.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.38x = 1,332,690.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,690.62/1,051.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.56

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