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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.34, 1,487.25 and 845.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.34, 1,487.25 and 845.22 is: 1,167.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.34 : 1,487.25 = 845.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.34/1,487.25 = 845.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.34x = 1,487.25 × 845.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.34x = 1,257,053.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,053.45/1,076.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.90

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