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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.40, 1,494.50 and 845.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.40, 1,494.50 and 845.76 is: 1,167.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.40 : 1,494.50 = 845.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.40/1,494.50 = 845.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.40x = 1,494.50 × 845.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.40x = 1,263,988.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,988.32/1,082.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.76

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