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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.79, 1,860.93 and 845.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.79, 1,860.93 and 845.06 is: 1,165.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.79 : 1,860.93 = 845.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.79/1,860.93 = 845.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.79x = 1,860.93 × 845.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.79x = 1,572,588.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,588.20/1,348.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.93

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