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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.89, 1,853.33 and 845.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.89, 1,853.33 and 845.91 is: 1,167.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.89 : 1,853.33 = 845.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.89/1,853.33 = 845.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.89x = 1,853.33 × 845.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.89x = 1,567,746.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,746.15/1,342.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.44

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