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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.91, 1,655.55 and 845.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.91, 1,655.55 and 845.77 is: 1,165.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.91 : 1,655.55 = 845.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.91/1,655.55 = 845.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.91x = 1,655.55 × 845.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.91x = 1,400,214.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,214.52/1,200.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.96

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