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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.16, 1,753.76 and 845.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.16, 1,753.76 and 845.16 is: 1,267.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.16 : 1,753.76 = 845.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.16/1,753.76 = 845.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.16x = 1,753.76 × 845.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.16x = 1,482,207.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,207.80/1,169.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.75

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