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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.84, 1,812.78 and 845.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.84, 1,812.78 and 845.03 is: 1,266.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.84 : 1,812.78 = 845.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.84/1,812.78 = 845.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.84x = 1,812.78 × 845.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.84x = 1,531,858.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,858.02/1,209.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.17

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