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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.27, 1,782.44 and 845.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.27, 1,782.44 and 845.44 is: 1,264.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.27 : 1,782.44 = 845.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.27/1,782.44 = 845.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.27x = 1,782.44 × 845.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.27x = 1,506,940.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506,940.56/1,191.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.98

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