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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.45, 1,742.45 and 837.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.45, 1,742.45 and 837.45 is: 1,256.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.45 : 1,742.45 = 837.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.45/1,742.45 = 837.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.45x = 1,742.45 × 837.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.45x = 1,459,210.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,210.57/1,161.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.37

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