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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.38, 1,649.03 and 845.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.38, 1,649.03 and 845.46 is: 1,166.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.38 : 1,649.03 = 845.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.38/1,649.03 = 845.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.38x = 1,649.03 × 845.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.38x = 1,394,184.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,184.68/1,195.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.31

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