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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.65, 1,476.88 and 845.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.65, 1,476.88 and 845.25 is: 1,167.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.65 : 1,476.88 = 845.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.65/1,476.88 = 845.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.65x = 1,476.88 × 845.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.65x = 1,248,329.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,329.92/1,069.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.05

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