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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.36, 1,809 and 845.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.36, 1,809 and 845.52 is: 1,166.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.36 : 1,809 = 845.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.36/1,809 = 845.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.36x = 1,809 × 845.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.36x = 1,529,545.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,545.68/1,311.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.38

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