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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.91, 1,730.25 and 845.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.91, 1,730.25 and 845.55 is: 1,268.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.91 : 1,730.25 = 845.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.91/1,730.25 = 845.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.91x = 1,730.25 × 845.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.91x = 1,463,012.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,012.89/1,152.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.97

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