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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.11, 1,680.45 and 845.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.11, 1,680.45 and 845.98 is: 1,167.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.11 : 1,680.45 = 845.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.11/1,680.45 = 845.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.11x = 1,680.45 × 845.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.11x = 1,421,619.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,619.72/1,218.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.07

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