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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.46, 1,853.22 and 845.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.46, 1,853.22 and 845.91 is: 1,166.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.46 : 1,853.22 = 845.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.46/1,853.22 = 845.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.46x = 1,853.22 × 845.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.46x = 1,567,657.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,657.33/1,343.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.88

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