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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.96, 1,818.25 and 845.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.96, 1,818.25 and 845.08 is: 1,166.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.96 : 1,818.25 = 845.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.96/1,818.25 = 845.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.96x = 1,818.25 × 845.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.96x = 1,536,570.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,570.28/1,316.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.76

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