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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.16, 2,004.14 and 845.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.16, 2,004.14 and 845.34 is: 1,265.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.16 : 2,004.14 = 845.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.16/2,004.14 = 845.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.16x = 2,004.14 × 845.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.16x = 1,694,181.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,181.82/1,339.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.11

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