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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.84, 1,487.94 and 845.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.84, 1,487.94 and 845.72 is: 1,168.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.84 : 1,487.94 = 845.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.84/1,487.94 = 845.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.84x = 1,487.94 × 845.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.84x = 1,258,380.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,380.62/1,076.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.59

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