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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.09, 1,745.90 and 843.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.09, 1,745.90 and 843.75 is: 1,165.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.09 : 1,745.90 = 843.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.09/1,745.90 = 843.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.09x = 1,745.90 × 843.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.09x = 1,473,103.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,103.13/1,264.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.35

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