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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.86, 1,855.34 and 845.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.86, 1,855.34 and 845.93 is: 1,268.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.86 : 1,855.34 = 845.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.86/1,855.34 = 845.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.86x = 1,855.34 × 845.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.86x = 1,569,483.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,483.54/1,236.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.93

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