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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.64, 1,729.26 and 845.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.64, 1,729.26 and 845.72 is: 1,266.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.64 : 1,729.26 = 845.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.64/1,729.26 = 845.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.64x = 1,729.26 × 845.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.64x = 1,462,469.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,469.77/1,154.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.60

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