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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.26, 1,809.94 and 845.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.26, 1,809.94 and 845.50 is: 1,167.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.26 : 1,809.94 = 845.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.26/1,809.94 = 845.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.26x = 1,809.94 × 845.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.26x = 1,530,304.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,304.27/1,311.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.05

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