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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.46, 1,745.38 and 845.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.46, 1,745.38 and 845.67 is: 1,166.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.46 : 1,745.38 = 845.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.46/1,745.38 = 845.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.46x = 1,745.38 × 845.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.46x = 1,476,023.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,023.11/1,265.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.40

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