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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.04, 1,745.22 and 845.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.04, 1,745.22 and 845.19 is: 1,166.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.04 : 1,745.22 = 845.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.04/1,745.22 = 845.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.04x = 1,745.22 × 845.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.04x = 1,475,042.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,042.49/1,265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.00

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